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What is the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75 ?

Question


What is the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75 ?


A. 9800
B. 9600
C. 9400
D. 9200


Answer: B. 9600


Solution:


Greatest number of four digits = 9999

LCM of 15, 25, 40 and 75 = 600

9999 ÷ 600 = 16, remainder = 399

Hence, greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75

= 9999 – 399 = 9600


Hence, the answer is 9600.




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