Question 62

The least number to be added to 13851 to get a number which is divisible by 87 is

Solution

Factorizing 13851 = 87 $$\times$$ 159 + 18

Thus, on dividing 13851 by 87, the remainder is 18

$$\therefore$$ The number that must be added to 13851 so that the sum obtained is completely divisible by 87

= 87 - 18 = 69

=> Ans - (D)

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