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Find the least number which when divided by 10, 15, 20 and 25 leaves remainders of 5, 10, 15 and 20 respectively.
Asked in GSSSB CCE (Group A & B) Pre · 2024
LCM and HCF · Quantitative Aptitude
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When the greatest divisor leaves the same remainder on several numbers, subtract the numbers pairwise and find the HCF of the differences.
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HCF & LCM Word Problems has appeared in 40 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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