The greatest number for four digits which when divided by 12, 16 and 24 leave remainder 2,6 and 14 respectively is = ?

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12 - 2 = 10 16 - 6 = 10 24 - 14 = 10 LCM of (12, 16, 24) = 6 × 2 × 4 × 1 = 48 Greatest number of four digits = 9999 ∴ When it is divided by 48 we get remainder = 15 ⇒ The greatest number of 4 digits which completely divides the given number is = 9999 - 15 = 9984 ∴ Number is = 9984 - 10 = 9974
answered Sep 07, 2023 at 09:12

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