Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

What least number must be subtracted from 2963 so that the resulting number when divided by 9, 10 and 15, the remainder in each case is 5?

Options:

41

78

82

39

Correct Answer:

78

Explanation:

9, 10, 15 = 90 (LCM)

              = 2963 - 5

              = 2958

              = \(\frac{2958}{90}\) = 78 (remainder)