Question

The least number which should be added to 2497 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 5, 6, 4 and 3 is:

• A. 3
• B. 13
• C. 23
• D. 33

Answer 1

The correct option is C 23

LCM of 5, 6, 4 and 3 = 60.
On dividing 2497 by 60, the remainder is 37.
Therefore, number to be added = (60 - 37) = 23.
New number is 2497 + 23 = 2520 which is exactly divisible by 60.