SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 118

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q118

Let x be the least number divisible by 16, 24, 30, 36 and 45, and x is also a perfect square. What is the remainder when x is divided by 123?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 33

Understanding Application
Tricks

LCM of the given number

LCM of 16, 24, 30, 36 and 45

= 720

Now 

x should be the exact square

So

720 × 2 = 1440 not p. square

720 × 3 = 2160 not p. square

720 × 4 = 2880 not p. square

720 × 5 = 3600 perfect square

Now

Reminder

3600/123

So

Remainder = 33