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:
30 comments Page 3 of 3.

Unknown said:   9 years ago
Please tell me how to find the HCF of 15, 12, 20, 54.

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

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?

Anon said:   10 years ago
Shouldn't the answer be 8 here?

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

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

Jas said:   1 decade ago
How?

Anybody can explain ?

Shakti said:   1 decade ago
Yes why it is not 540k+8?
(1)

Saranya said:   1 decade ago
lcm=540


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