ABC26GN0445 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

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

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

Answer

Answer (as printed):

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.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.