Subject
Quantitative Aptitude
Topic
LCM & HCF
What is the minimum number of chocolates that must be added to an existing stock of 966 chocolates, so that the total stock can be equally distributed among 6, 7, 8 or 9 persons?
What is the minimum number of chocolates that must be added to an existing stock of 966 chocolates, so that the total stock can be equally distributed among 6, 7, 8 or 9 persons?
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72Explanation
prime factors of following numbers are, 6=2x3 7=1x7 8=2x2x2x2 9=3x3 so,L.C.M=2x3x3x7x4=504Related questions
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