Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2245
Question: The least number that must be subtracted from 1856 so, that the remainder when divided by 7, 12 and 16 leaves the same remainder 4 is
Options:
A) 137
B) 1361
C) 140
D) 172
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- LCM of 7,12 and $ 16=336 $
Required number $ =1856 $
$ - $ some multiple of 336 which is less 1856
$ =1856-336\times 5=1856-1680=176 $
Now, $ 176-4=172 $