Question

    ‘N’ is the largest three-digit number that leaves 6

    as a remainder when divided by 7, 8 and 5. Find the sum of digits of ‘N’.
    A 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    LCM of (7, 8 and 5) = 280
    Largest 3-digit number that is divisible by 280 = 280 × 3 = 840
    So, N = 840 + 6 = 846
    So, sum of digits of 'N' = 8 + 4 + 6 = 18

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