[1683] What is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided

What is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder?

1108

1683

2007

3363

Explanation:

Solution 1

LCM of 5, 6, 7 and 8 = 840

Hence the number can be written in the form (840k + 3) which is divisible by 9.

If k = 1, number = (840 × 1) + 3 = 843 which is not divisible by 9.

If k = 2, number = (840 × 2) + 3 = 1683 which is divisible by 9.

Hence 1683 is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder

3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder.

Solution 2 - Hit and Trial Method

Just see which of the given choices satisfy the given condtions.

Take 3363. This is not even divisible by 9. Hence this is not the answer.

Take 1108. This is not even divisible by 9. Hence this is not the answer.

Take 2007. This is divisible by 9.

2007 ÷ 5 = 401, remainder = 2 . Hence this is not the answer

Take 1683. This is divisible by 9.

1683 ÷ 5 = 336, remainder = 3

1683 ÷ 6 = 280, remainder = 3

1683 ÷ 7 = 240, remainder = 3

1683 ÷ 8 = 210, remainder = 3

Hence 1683 is the answer

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