Mathematics
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Medium
Question
The least number which when divided by 16, 18 and 21 leaves remainders 3, 5 and 8 respectively is ___________?
A
982
B
893
C
1024
D
995
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A
982
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B
893
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C
1024
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D
995
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Explanation
Each time (divisor − remainder) = 13, so n + 13 = LCM(16,18,21) = 1008. Thus n = 995.