Question

The least number which when increased by 5 is divisible by each one of the 24,32,36 and 54: answer:

Answer 1

Let the no. be x.

We know that x+5 is divisible by 24, 32, 36, 54 and thus it is also the LCM of 24, 32, 36, 54.

LCM( 24, 32, 36, 54) = 864

864 = x + 5

x = 859