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The greatest number, which when subtracted from 5834, gives a number exactly divisible by each of 20, 28, 32, 35 is.

a) 1120
b) 5600
c) 4714
d) 5200

Answer: c
Explanation: LCM of 20, 28, 32, 35 will be the greatest number which is divisible by these numbers.
Firstly, we find LCM of 20, 28, 32, 35
20 = 2 × 2 × 5
28 = 2 × 2 × 7
32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
35 = 5 × 7
LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 = 1120
Required greatest number which subtract from 5834 are divide by 20, 28, 32 and 35
= 5834 – 1120
= 4714

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