SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL Tier II - 7 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q2

The largest three-digit number that gives the same remainder 2 when divided by 3, 5 
and 9 is ________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 992 

Given that

The largest three-digit number that gives the same remainder 2 when divided by 3, 5 
and 9.

LCM (3, 5, 9) = 45

The largest three-digit number that gives the same remainder 2 = 45 × 22 + 2 = 990 + 2 = 992