The least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder is?
Correct Answer: 1683
Explanation:
L.C.M of 5, 6 , 7, 8 is 840
So, the number is of the form 840k + 3
Least value of k for which (840k + 3) is divisible by 9 is k = 2 ∴ Required number = (840 x 2 + 3 ) = 1683