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Question : The least number which when divided by 14, 18, and 36 leaves 1 as the remainder in each case is:

Option 1: 250

Option 2: 252

Option 3: 253

Option 4: 251


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 253


Solution : The least number that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 14, 18, and 36 is the least common multiple (LCM) of these numbers, plus 1.
The LCM of 14, 18, and 36 is 252.
The required number = 252 + 1 = 253
Hence, the correct answer is 253.

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