Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2172
Question: A number was divided successively in order by 4, 5 and 6. The remainders were respectively 2, 3 and 4. The number is
Options:
A) 214
B) 478
C) 954
D) 1908
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- LCM of 4, 5 and 6 = 60 Constant remainder $ =4-2=5-3 $ $ =6-4=2 $
$ \therefore $ Least number $ =60-2=58 $
$ \therefore $ Number which is in the form of $ 60K-2. $ But hit and trail K = 8 gives the required number.
$ \therefore $ $ 60K-2=60\times 8-2 $ $ =480-2=478 $
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