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The smallest number which when diminished by 7, is divisible 12, 16, 18, 21 and 28 is:

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1008
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1015
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1022
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1032
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Solution

The correct option is B 1015
First find the smallest number divisible by 12,16,18,21 and 28.
It is the LCM of these numbers.
12=2×2×3=22×3
16=2×2×2×2=24
18=2×3×3=2×32
21=3×7
28=2×2×7=22×7

LCM=24×32×7=1008

Required number = (L.C.M. of 12, 16, 18, 21, 28) +7
=1008+7
=1015

So the required number is 1015.

If you diminish by 7, it will be divisible by all the given numbers.

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