Q: I have a few sweets to be distributed. If I keep 2, 3 or 4 in a pack, I am left with one sweet. If I keep 5 in a pack, I am left with none. What is the minimum number of sweets I have to pack and distribute ?
Options:
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 23
(D) 4
(E) 2 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.
Clearly, the required number would be such that it leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 2, 3 or 4 and no remainder when divided by 5.
Therefore, the answer is (A).