Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

HCF and LCM

Question:

What is the smallest number which leaves remainder 3 when divided by any of the numbers 7, 9 or 10, but leaves no remainder when it is divided by 9?

Options:

600

603

610

503

Correct Answer:

603

Explanation:

LCM(7, 9 and 10)

⇒ LCM = 630

⇒ required number = 630+ 3

⇒ 603

603 is also divisible by 9  

 ∴ 603 is the least number divided by 5, 6, 8 gives remainder 3.