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Q180

The least multiple of 13, which on dividing by 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves remainder 2 in each case is

A.
2520
B.
842
C.
2522
Answer
D.
840

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
LCM of (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) = 4 × 5 × 6 × 7 = 840
⇒ Required number = 840k + 2, which is divisible by 13

Put k = 3
Then, remainder = 0
For least multiple value of k is minimum
⇒ at k = 3 we get 840k + 2
= 840 × 3 + 2
= 2520 + 2
= 2522