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Aptitude · Q123

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

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Q123

The number nearest to 43582 divisible by each of 25, 50 and 75 is = ?

A.
43500
B.
43550
C.
43600
D.
43650
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
LCM of 25, 50 and 75 = 150
On dividing 43582 by 150, remainder = 82
∴ Required number
= 43582 + (150 – 82)
= 43650
Alternate
LCM of 25, 50 and 75 = 5 × 5 × 2 × 3 = 150
On dividing 43582 by 150, the remainder is 82 and quotient is 290
So, required number
= 150 × 291
= 43650