Question

What is the greatest number of six digits, which when divided by each of 16, 24, 72 and 84, leaves the remainder 15?

• A. 999981
• B. 999951
• C. 999963
• D. 999915

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 999951

L.C.M ( 16,24,72 ,84) = 1008 dividing 999999/1008 = 63 (remainder) 999999 - 63 = 999936 This number 999936 is completely divisible by 16,24,72 and 84 15 is the remainder on dividing by them required number = 999936 + 15 = 999951