Q123
The number nearest to 43582 divisible by each of 25, 50 and 75 is = ?
A.
43500
B.
43550
C.
43600
D.
43650
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
LCM of 25, 50 and 75 = 150On 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