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

Answer: (C)

$23$

L.C.M. of $5$, $6$, $4$ and $3=60$.
On dividing $2497$ by $60$, the remainder is $37$.
$\therefore$ Number to be added $=(60-37)=23$.