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A number is divided by 4; the quotient is then divided by 5; and that quotient is divided by 6. The three remainders come out as 2, 3 and 4 in that order. What is the smallest such number?

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  • A50
  • B94
  • C122
  • D214

Step-by-Step Solution

Rebuild the number from the last division upwards. The final quotient is allowed to be 0, so the second quotient is , the first quotient is , and the number is . Check: 94 ÷ 4 = 23 remainder 2, then 23 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 3, then 4 ÷ 6 = 0 remainder 4. The trap is 214 — it satisfies all three conditions as well, but it is the NEXT one up (94 + 120), not the smallest. Both 50 and 122 break down at the second division.
Answer: B) 94

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