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  • Arun has certain number of books. It is not less than 15 and not more than 30. If he wants to give these books equally to 2 of his friends, then 1 book will remain. If he wants to give these books equally to 3 of his friends, then 2 books will remain. If he wants to give these books equally to 4 of his friends, then 3 books will remain. What is the number of books he had ?


  • Options
  • A. 19
  • B. 23
  • C. 17
  • D. 15

  • Correct Answer
  • 23 

    Explanation

    If he wants to give these books equally to 2 of his friends, then 1 book will remain, it means possible number of books = 15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29
    If he wants to give these books equally to 3 of his friends, then 2 books will remain, it means possible number of books = 17,20,23,26,29
    If he wants to give these books equally to 4 of his friends, then 3 book will remain, it means possible number of books = 15,19,23,27
    common number is only 23 so it will be answer

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