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. 14)
14.
The least number which when divided by 5, 6 , 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder, is:
1677
1683
2523
3363
Answer: Option
Explanation:

L.C.M. of 5, 6, 7, 8 = 840.

Required number is of the form 840k + 3

Least value of k for which (840k + 3) is divisible by 9 is k = 2.

Required number = (840 x 2 + 3) = 1683.

Discussion:
87 comments Page 4 of 9.

Lali said:   1 decade ago
It clear when we put a value of k 1 then 5,6,7,8, leave the remainder 3 and 6 in case of 9. when k=2. in this case no remainder is left.

Siva said:   1 decade ago
Finding the answer with the choose options is the best method but finding the value of k has some formula. That is what should know.

Anjali said:   7 years ago
Check the 4 options divisibility for 9.

Option B.
1+6+8+3=18 which is divisible by 9.
While other options are not divisible by 9.

Gaurav said:   1 decade ago
You can find out whether any num is divisible by nine, 3, 4 by using divisibily test. Jus try google search for divisibility test.

Priyanka Mishra said:   1 decade ago
@Kranthi you can check from the options by dividing the number by 5, 6, 7, 8 and find if the required remainder is coming or not.

Triveni said:   10 years ago
You know concept of "Dividend : (Divisor*Quotient) plus Remainder".

So here 800 is divisor "k" is quotient "3" is remainder.

Ramya namani said:   6 years ago
Or simply you can go for option verification.

Check the options whether it is divisible by 9.

Only 1683 is divisible by 9.
(2)

Rd sharma said:   1 decade ago
In question when number is divided by 9 no reminder. If reminder is 2 then how can solve this question. Please reply anyone.

Itsnoble said:   1 decade ago
@Suchita.

What if we have 111111111? Sum equal 9 but not divisible by 9.

An exception but nice work in this case.

Vikram Rajput said:   9 years ago
Divide all options by number which is multiple in the question if remainder 0 for any option, that is your answer.


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