Which of the following is the least number that is divisible by each of the numbers 16, 20, and 24 is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Numbers = 16, 20, 24
Formula:
Smallest number = LCM (16, 20, 24)
16 = 2⁴
20 = 2² × 5
24 = 2³ × 3
LCM = 2⁴ × 3 × 5
= 16 × 3 × 5
= 240
240 is not in the given options, so the smallest multiple of 240 that is in the options is:
240 × 15 = 3600