general math MCQ #277

What is the least number which when divided by 8, 12, 18 and 24 leaves the remainders 4, 8, 14 and 20 respectively?

general math MCQ #277

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the least number which when divided by 8, 12, 18 and 24 leaves the remainders 4, 8, 14 and 20 respectively?

    • A) 78
    • B) 68
    • C) 58
    • D) None

    Answer: 68

    Explanation: Each remainder is 4 less than its divisor, so the answer = LCM(8,12,18,24)−4 = 72−4 = 68.