Question

Find the least no. Of Four digits which when divided by 24,16,12 leaves a remainder of 5 in each case

Answer 1

To Find: A 4-digit number

Step-by-step explanation:

First take the LCM of 24, 16, 12 i.e., 48

We are taking LCM because here least no. is being asked about

So least 4 digit number when divided by 48 leaves remainder 5

Then taking the least 4 digit number which is 1000

Now, By using Trial and Error method :

Divide 1013 by 48 we have a remainder of 5

So, the Least 4-digit number is 1013