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Find the least number which when divided separately by 15, 20. 36 and 48 leaves 3 as remainder in each case.

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Find the least number which when divided separately by 15, 20. 36 and 48 leaves 3 as remainder in each case.
  • A183
  • B243
  • C483
  • D723
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option 4 : 723 is correct
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Required number = (LCM of 15, 20, 36 and 48) + 3

LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 3 × 4 = 720

Required number = 720 + 3 = 723