Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

Which is the smallest multiple of 7, which leaves 5 as remainder in each case, when divided by 8, 9, 12 and 15?

Options:

2525

721

1085

736

Correct Answer:

1085

Explanation:

8, 9, 12, 15 → LCM = 360

Required number = \(\frac{(360\;×\;R) + 5}{7}\)

Now put value of x as 3 = \(\frac{1080 + 5}{7}\) .... (divided completely)

Therefore, the number is = 1085