When a number is divided by 15, 20 or 35, each time the remainder is 8. Then the smallest number is

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  1. 427
  2. 428
  3. 443
  4. 463

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Option 2 : 428
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Explanation:

Given numbers

15, 20 and 35

The smallest number will be the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of these three numbers.

Let us find the prime factors for each number

15 = 3 × 5

20 = 2 × 2 × 5

35 = 5 × 7

The LCM of the three numbers is given by

LCM = 2 × 2 × 5 × 3 × 7 = 420

420 is exactly divisible by 15, 20, and 35.

Since we have a remainder of 8 in each case, the smallest number in each case will be given by

= 420 + 8 = 428.

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