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The least number, which when divided by 16, 18 and 21 leaves the remainder 3, 5 and 8 respectively, is?

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Correct Answer: 995

Explanation:

Here (16 - 3) = 13,
(18 - 5) = 13 and
(21 - 8 ) = 13
So, required number = (L . C . M of 16, 18, 21) - 13
= (1008 - 13)
= 995

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