What is the smallest number which, when increased by 9, is divisible by 7, 8, and 24?	Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 143  B) 150  C) 159  D) 168  E) 177
LCM(7,8,24)=24x7=168   So the least divisible number is 168, and the number we are looking for is   168-9= 
<gadget id="calculator">  168-9</gadget>
<output>159</output>
159.   The answer is 159.
<result>C</result>
What is the smallest number which, when increased by 9, is divisible by 7, 8, and 24?