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What is the minimum number of chocolates that must be added to an existing stock of 966 chocolates, so that the total stock can be equally distributed among 6 ,7 , 8 or 9 persons?

What is the minimum number of chocolates that must be added to an existing stock of 966 chocolates, so that the total stock can be equally distributed among 6 ,7 , 8 or 9 persons? Correct Answer 42

6, 7, 8, 9 L.C.M = 2×3×7×4×3 = 504 Existing stock = 966 So, minimum number of chocolates require = ( 504×2) - 966 = 42

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