Problem Solving

Find the least number which when divided by 36, 48 and 64 leaves the remainders 25, 37 and 53 respectively. ( Consider it as the new types coming up where you have to find the precise answer without any options given)

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  1. sumantrap says:

    Ans:565

    Take LCM of 36,48,64 =576

    576-11=565

  2. sumantrap says:

    Ans:565

    Take LCM of 36,48,64 =576
    576-11=565

    Thanks, looking for more.

  3. hemant says:

    ans is 565

    ie LCM of 36,48,64 (= 576) -11

  4. pranay says:

    why subtracted by -11 i did not get the reson for that pls do write about that

  5. Praj says:

    i came up with 565 but i used a long cut of creating equations and substituting them…..obviously it was a very time consuming and tedious.
    can anyone explain a easier technique.

  6. polly says:

    pls explain…why substracted by 11

  7. diya says:

    565

    Take LCM of 36,48,64 =576
    36-25=11 and so on so that means all are 11 less
    576-11=565

  8. payne says:

    hi…
    I request anyone of you to plzz explain if these kind of questions have been asked in the GRE examination. The other day a question related to combinations was posted.
    Thank you

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