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What least number that should be added to 14887 so that it is completely divisible by 29?Select one:a. 17b. 19c. 21d. 5e. 7

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What least number that should be added to 14887 so that it is completely divisible by 29?

Select one:

  • a. 17
  • b. 19
  • c. 21
  • d. 5
  • e. 7
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Solution

To find the least number that should be added to 14887 so that it is completely divisible by 29, you need to find the remainder when 14887 is divided by 29.

Step 1: Divide 14887 by 29. 14887 ÷ 29 = 513 remainder 14

This means that 14887 is 14 more than a multiple of 29.

Step 2: Subtract the remainder from 29. 29 - 14 = 15

So, the least number that should be added to 14887 to make it divisible by 29 is 15. However, this option is not available in the choices given. It seems there might be a mistake in the question or the options provided.

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