SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 51

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

Find the remainder when the smallest 6-digit number divisible by 12, 15, and 25 is divided by 9.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e 3.

Let the smallest 6-digit number = 100000

The LCM of (12, 15, 25) = 300

The smallest 6-digit number which is divisible by (12, 15, 25) = 100200

When this number 100200 is divided by 9 then, the remainder will be = 3

Hence, the required remainder is 3