Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1107

Question: A number, which when divided by 10 leaves a remainder of 9, when divided by 9 leaves a remainder 8 and when divided by 8, leaves a remainder of 7, is

Options:

A) 1539

B) 539

C) 359

D) 1359

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Required number $ =[LCM(10,9,8)]-1 $ $ LCM=2\times 2\times 2\times 5\times 9=360 $

$ \therefore $ Number $ =360-1=359 $