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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 = 840


 


Therefore, Required Number is of the form 840k+3.


 


Least value of k for which (840k+3) is divisible by 9 is k = 2 


 


Therefore, Required  Number = (840 x 2+3)=1683


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