Question

Which of the following is the largest multiple of three digits of '12'.
1. 993
2. 998
3. 996
4. 992

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 996

Given:

Number is '12'.

Concept used:

We divide the smallest four digit number by '12', then subtract the remainder from the smallest four digit number to get desired result.

Explanation:

The smallest four digit number is '1000'.

⇒ On dividing it by 12, we get '4' as a remainder.

⇒ On subtracting 4 from 1000, we get

⇒ 996

∴ The largest multiple of three digits of '12' is 996.