CAT 1994 — QA Question 20

LCM & HCFEasy

What is the smallest number which when increased by 5 is completely divisible by 8, 11 and 24?

Answer & solution

Correct answer: 259

A
264
259
C
269
D
None of these

Solution

Required number = LCM (8, 11, 24) – 5 = 259.

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