what is the greatest 3digit number which is exactly divisible by 8,10,12
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That would be a Common Multiple of the numbers.
Now,
8 = 2 X 2 X 2
10 = 2 X 5
12 = 2 X 2 X 3
And, LCM = 2 X 2 X 2 X 5 X 3 = 120
Now, greatest 3-digit multiple of 120 = 120 X 8 = 960
.·. The answer is 960
Now,
8 = 2 X 2 X 2
10 = 2 X 5
12 = 2 X 2 X 3
And, LCM = 2 X 2 X 2 X 5 X 3 = 120
Now, greatest 3-digit multiple of 120 = 120 X 8 = 960
.·. The answer is 960
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