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    Find out the smallest number, if it is divided by 15,18,27 and 35 we get 9 as remainder.
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    Find out the smallest number, if it is divided by 15,18,27 and 35 we get 9 as remainder.

    A.

    1910

    B.

    2190

    C.

    1890

    D.

    1899

    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 = 21×33×51×71=18902^1 \times 3^3 \times 5^1 \times 7^1 = 1890​​
    ​N = LCM + 9 = 1890+9 = 1899

    So, the smallest number is 1899.

    Thus, the correct answer is (d).

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