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:
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Emu said:   1 decade ago
suchita it"s working.........

Priya said:   1 decade ago
nice Suchita ......it was nice

Suchita said:   1 decade ago
hey.....just add the digits of given options as
1+6+8+3=18 the answer is that which can be divided by 9.

remaining numbers can't divide by 9.

Sundar said:   1 decade ago
Let (840k + 3) = 1683     [ 1683 taken from Option B]

Therefore, k = (1683-3)/840

k = 1680/840

k = 2.

Note: (840k + 3) should be divisible by 9 if we substitute k = 2.

Chinmaya said:   1 decade ago
How you will get 2 ?

Rupesh said:   2 decades ago
All thing I understand but how this value of k is taken 2 can som one explain me.


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