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Number leaving given remainders when divided by several divisors: LCM plus or minus a constant

This type of question, asked 2 times: 3 Feb 2022 Tier II, 7 Mar 2023 Tier II. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    3 Feb 2022 Tier II

    26
    The 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:

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  2. Question 2

    7 Mar 2023 Tier II

    2
    The largest three-digit number that gives the same remainder 2 when divided by 3, 5 and 9 is ________.

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