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The greatest five digit number divisible by 1246 is

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The greatest five digit number divisible by 1246 is
Updated On: May 1, 2025
  • 99680
  • 99450
  • 99540
  • 99860
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The greatest five-digit number is 99999. Divide 99999 by 1246: 99999 / 1246 = 80.25 Thelargest integer quotient is 80. Multiply the divisor by this quotient: 1246 * 80 = 99680. Alternatively, find the remainder: 99999 = 1246 * 80 + remainder i.e, 99999 = 99680 + remainder =)remainder = 99999 - 99680 = 319. Thegreatest5-digitmultipleis99999 - Remainder = 99999 - 319 = 99680. This matches option (1).
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