What is the smallest number greater than 1000 that when divided by any one of the numbers 6, 9, 12, 15, 18…

What is the smallest number greater than 1000 that when divided by any one of the numbers 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 leaves a remainder of 3?
  1. 1063
  2. 1073
  3. 1083
  4. 1183

Solution

The LCM of 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 is 180. The smallest multiple of 180 greater than 1000 is 1080. Adding the remainder 3 gives the required number = 1080 + 3 = 1083.

Asked in: CSAT 2022

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