What would be the smallest natural number which when divided either by 20 or by 42 or by 76 leaves a remainder

Q. What would be the smallest natural number which when divided either by 20 or by 42 or by 76 leaves a remainder of 7 in each case?

(A) 3047(B) 6047(C) 7987(D) 63847

Ans: 7987

Sol:

Number is divided either by 20 or by 42 or by 76

= K ร— LCM (20, 42, 76) + constant difference

= 7980 K + 7 ( where K is natural number)

So, if we put K = 1 then,

Least number will be 7980 + 7 = 7987

We will be happy to hear your thoughts

Leave a reply

Gkseries.com
Logo
Register New Account