Question 36
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the smallest five-digit number that is exactly divisible by 16, 24 and 40?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The number must be a multiple of .
remainder 160, so the next multiple is .
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Worth noting
10,240 is divisible by 16 and 40 but not by 24. 10,320 is a multiple of 240, but not the smallest one.
- Concept
- Smallest n-digit multiple of an LCM
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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