SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 116

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q116

Find the least number that is exactly divisible by 20, 28, 34, 60, and 75.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 35700.

Given that

The least number that is exactly divisible by 20, 28, 34, 60, and 75

The least number means the LCM of the given numbers

According to the question

The prime factors of the numbers

⇒ 20 = 2 × 2 × 5

⇒ 28 = 2 × 2 × 7

⇒ 34 = 2 × 17

⇒ 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

⇒ 75 = 3 × 5 × 5

Hence, the required LCM = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 7 × 17 = 35700