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The least number which leaves remainder 2 when divided by 5, 6 or 8, and which is exactly divisible by 7, is:

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  • A122
  • B602
  • C242
  • D362

Step-by-Step Solution

Numbers leaving remainder 2 for all three divisors have the form , because LCM(5, 6, 8) = 120. Testing for divisibility by 7: 122, 242, 362 and 482 all fail, but works. Check: , so it also leaves remainder 2 on division by 5, 6 and 8.
Answer: B) 602

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