What is the least no.Which when divided by 5,6,7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3 but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder?
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LCM of 5, 6, 7 and 8 = 840.
Hence the number can be written in the form (840k + 3) which is divisible by 9.
If k = 1, number = (840 × 1) + 3 = 843 which is not divisible by 9.
If k = 2, number = (840 × 2) + 3 = 1683 which is divisible by 9.
Hence, 1683 is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder.
Hence the number can be written in the form (840k + 3) which is divisible by 9.
If k = 1, number = (840 × 1) + 3 = 843 which is not divisible by 9.
If k = 2, number = (840 × 2) + 3 = 1683 which is divisible by 9.
Hence, 1683 is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder.
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