Question

Find the least number which when divided by 8, 12, 20 and 36 leaves remainders 6, 10, 18 and 34
respectively
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Answer 1

Answer:

Here, the numbers are 8, 12, 20 and 36 and the respective remainders are 6, 10, 18 and 34. The difference between numbers and the respective remainders is equal to 2. So, first of all find the LCM of 8, 12, 20 and 36 which is 360. The required number is 360 – 2 = 358.