Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainders 14, 19, 29 and 34… · ABC26GN0445

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainders 14, 19, 29 and 34 respectively.

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Explanation

Here, (20 – 14) = 6, (25 – 19) = 6, (35 – 29) = 6 and (40 – 34) = 6. ∴ Required number = (L.C.M. of 20, 25, 35, 40) – 6 = 1394.

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