Number leaving given remainders when divided by several divisors: LCM plus or minus a constant
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Question 1
3 Feb 2022 Tier II
26The sum of the digits of the least number which when divided by 36, 72, 80 and 88 leaves the remainders 16, 52, 60 and 68, respectively, is:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
7 Mar 2023 Tier II
2The largest three-digit number that gives the same remainder 2 when divided by 3, 5 and 9 is ________.Tap an option to check your answer.