SSC Quantitative Aptitude LCM & HCF Question Bank LCM and HCF (I)

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    Find the least number which when divided separately by 15, 20, 36 and 48 leaves 3 as remainder in each case. [SSC CGL Tier II, 2014]

    A) 183

    B) 243

    C) 483

    D) 723

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Least number that is divisible by 15, 20, 36, 48 and leaves 3 as remainder =LCM of\[(15,\text{ }20,\text{ }36,\text{ }48)+3\] \[=\text{(}2\times 2\times 3\times 5\times 3\times 4)+3=720+3=723\]


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