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?

A    36

B    42

C    56

D    72

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 

prime factors of following  numbers are, 6=2x3 7=1x7 8=2x2x2x2 9=3x3 so,L.C.M=2x3x3x7x4=504

 

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