The least number, which when divided by 4, 5 and 6 leaves remainders 1, 2 and 3 respectively, isa.63b.61c.59d.57
Question
The least number, which when divided by 4, 5 and 6 leaves remainders 1, 2 and 3 respectively, is:
a. 63
b. 61
c. 59
d. 57
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to find a number that fits the given conditions. Here are the steps:
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First, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the three numbers 4, 5, and 6. The LCM of 4, 5, and 6 is 60.
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The problem states that the number we are looking for leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4, a remainder of 2 when divided by 5, and a remainder of 3 when divided by 6. This means that our number is 1 more than a multiple of 4, 2 more than a multiple of 5, and 3 more than a multiple of 6.
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Since the LCM of 4, 5, and 6 is 60, we can start by adding the differences between the remainders and the divisors to the LCM. This gives us 60 + (4-1) + (5-2) + (6-3) = 60 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 69.
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However, 69 does not fit the conditions given in the problem. This is because 69 leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4, a remainder of 4 when divided by 5, and a remainder of 3 when divided by 6.
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Therefore, we need to find the next multiple of the LCM (60) that fits the conditions. We do this by adding the LCM to our previous result: 69 + 60 = 129.
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We continue this process until we find a number that fits all the conditions. The next numbers we would check are 189, 249, and so on.
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After checking these numbers, we find that the least number that fits all the conditions is 189. This number leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4, a remainder of 2 when divided by 5, and a remainder of 3 when divided by 6.
So, the answer is not in the options given. The least number, which when divided by 4, 5 and 6 leaves remainders 1, 2 and 3 respectively, is 189.
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