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The greatest 4-digit number which when divided by 20, 24 and 45 leaves a remainder of 11 in each case is

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a

9999

b

9998

c

9997

d

9731 

answer is D.

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Concept- The least common multiple of two numbers is the smallest number that can be divided by both. It is possible to compute it for two or more integers as well as two or more fractions.
Here, we have the numbers 20, 24 and 45.
Prime factors of Question ImagePrime factors of Question ImagePrime factors of Question ImageWe know that L.C.M. is the product of each prime factor of highest power.
Thus, L.C.M. of 20,24 and Question ImageThe greatest four-digit number Question Image.
When dividing 9999 by 360, we get the remainder 279.
So, the greatest four-digit number divisible by 360 is Question Image.
Now, the greatest four-digit number divisible by 360 and leaving a remainder 11 is Question ImageHence, the correct answer is option 4) 9731.
 
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The greatest 4-digit number which when divided by 20, 24 and 45 leaves a remainder of 11 in each case is