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I have a few sweets to be distributed. If I keep 2, 3 or 4 in a pack, I am left with one sweet. If I keep 5 in a pack, I am left with none. What is the minimum number of sweets I have to pack and distribute ?

A. 25

B. 37

C. 54

D. 65

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Clearly, the required number would be such that it leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 2, 3 or 4 and no remainder when divided by 5. Such a number is 25.

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Mathura Das:

2 years ago

2,3,4lcm-12
12+1=13
1left total 12
12*2-24
24+1-25

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