Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 25)
25.
The least number, which when divided by 12, 15, 20 and 54 leaves in each case a remainder of 8 is:
504
536
544
548
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Required number = (L.C.M. of 12, 15, 20, 54) + 8

   = 540 + 8

   = 548.

Discussion:
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V!cky said:   10 years ago
Just add remainder with it 540+8 = 548.

Saritha said:   1 decade ago
wat is the lcm of 12,15,20 and 54?

Abdul said:   1 decade ago
Please explain the sum to me.

Sushma sharma said:   1 decade ago
Can two no. have 25 as their HCF answer 2034 as their LCM? Give reason in support of your answer?

PKP said:   1 decade ago
Just divide all the answer options by 20 (because its easy) only option D leaves the remainder 8.

Ayesha said:   1 decade ago
Yes why it is not like 540k+8?

Jalpan said:   1 decade ago
Can any one tell me. Why + ?

Why - not ?

Because I have seen some examples where, if HCF then taking remainder plus with dividend and if LCM then taking remainder substracted from the dividend. Explain please.

Sreera said:   1 decade ago
Question is what is the number.

LCM OF 12, 15, 20 and 54 = 540.

Reminder = 8.

Exactly The Number is 540 + 8.

Disha said:   1 decade ago
After calculating the lcm why 8 is added?

Umesh gupta said:   1 decade ago
L.C.M
2 | 2,3,4,5,6
2 | 1,3,2,5,3,
3 | 1,3,1,5,3
| 1,1,1,5,1

NOW,2*2*3*5=60
Required number = (L.C.M. of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) + 1

= 60 + 1

= 61


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