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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number is divided by 7, it leaves 5 as remainder. What is the least possible such number?

(A) 110
(B) 54
(C) 51
(D) 37
(E) 35
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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number Updated on: 22 Apr 2021, 17:27
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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number is divided by 7, it leaves 5 as remainder. What is the least possible such number?

(A) 110
(B) 54
(C) 51
(D) 37
(E) 35
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Answer is Option B

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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number 22 Apr 2021, 15:26
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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number is divided by 7, it leaves 5 as remainder. What is the least possible such number?

(A) 110
(B) 54
(C) 51
(D) 37
(E) 35

Answer is Option A
110 /8 = 6 is the remiander
110/7 = 5 is the remainder

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Option B is the least possible value
54-6 = 48
54-5= 49
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When a number is divided by 8 it leaves 6 as remainder. If the number is divided by 7, it leaves 5 as remainder. What is the least possible such number?

(A) 110
(B) 54
(C) 51
(D) 37
(E) 35

Answer is Option A
110 /8 = 6 is the remiander
110/7 = 5 is the remainder

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Option B is the least possible value
54-6 = 48
54-5= 49
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I thought it says greatest.. Thanks
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