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Aptitude · Q132

Problems On H.C.F And L.C.M

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 132

Q132

Find the least number which when divided by 12, leaves a remainder of 7; when divided by 15, leaves a remainder of 10 and when divided by 16, leaves a remainder of 11 = ?

A.
115
B.
235
Answer
C.
247
D.
475

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Here (12 - 7) = 5, (15 - 10) = 5 and (16 - 11) = 5
Required number
= (LCM of 12, 15, 16) - 5
= 240 - 5
= 235