Correct option is D
Given:
A number when divided by 15, 18, 27, and 35 leaves a remainder of 9 in each case.
Formula Used:
LCM of numbers = Product of highest powers of all prime factors involved.
Solution:
Let the required number be N.
If a number N is divided by 15, 18, 27, and 35, the remainder is always 9.
This means N - 9 is divisible by all four numbers: 15, 18, 27, and 35.
So, N - 9 is the least common multiple (LCM) of 15, 18, 27, and 35.
N = LCM (15, 18, 27, 35) + 9
Prime factorizations:
15 = 3 × 5
18 = 2 × 3²
27 = 3³
35 = 5 × 7
LCM =
N = LCM + 9 = 1890+9 = 1899
So, the smallest number is 1899.
Thus, the correct answer is (d).