Multiple choice

Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainders 14, 19,29 and 34 respectively.

  1. 1256

  2. 1394

  3. 1056

  4. 956

  5. 1010

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Divisors: 20, 25, 35, 40. Remainders: 14, 19, 29, 34. The difference between divisor and remainder is constant: 6. Find LCM(20, 25, 35, 40) = 1400. The number is 1400 - 6 = 1394.