Question 50
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationThe smallest number such that when it is divided by 8 has a remainder of 6 and when it is divided by 9, has a remainder of 7 is
- A.387
- B.493
- C.502
- D.441
- E.634.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (502)
Explanation
Such a number is 2 less than a multiple of 72 (70, 142, …, 502). Checking the options, only 502 = 8 × 62 + 6 = 9 × 55 + 7 works.