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What least value should be added to 1812 to make it divisible by 7, 11 and 14?
- A12
- B36
- C72
- D154
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Given number, a = 1812
To check the divisibility, first we have to check the LCM of 7, 11 and 14
⇒ LCM = 7 x 2 x 11 = 154
Now, Divide a by 154
⇒ Quotient = 11
⇒ Remainder = 118
∴ Least value that should be added = 154 – 118 = 36
To check the divisibility, first we have to check the LCM of 7, 11 and 14
⇒ LCM = 7 x 2 x 11 = 154
Now, Divide a by 154
⇒ Quotient = 11
⇒ Remainder = 118
∴ Least value that should be added = 154 – 118 = 36