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The least number, which when divided by 18, 27 and 36 separately leaves remainders 5,14 , and 23 respectively, is

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The least number, which when divided by 18, 27 and 36 separately leaves remainders 5,14 , and 23 respectively, is
  • A95
  • B113
  • C149
  • D77
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CCommunity
Its very simple question 95 is the correct answer.
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CCommunity
The difference between the
divisor and the corresponding
remainder is same in each case
ie. 18 – 5 = 13, 27 – 14 = 13,
36 – 23 = 13
\ Required number
= (LCM of 18, 27, and 36 ) – 13
= 108 – 13 = 95