HCF & LCM · Question 7 · Medium
What is the least number which, when divided by 12, 15, 20 and 54, leaves a remainder of 8 in each case?
- 548
- 540
- 532
- 1088
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 548
Explanation: LCM(12, 15, 20, 54) = 540. Adding the common remainder gives 540 + 8 = 548.
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