Find the number using the following condition.

If you divided by 9, you will get the remainder 8
If you divided by 8, you will get the remainder 7
If you divided by 7, you will get the remainder 6
If you divided by 6, you will get the remainder 5
If you divided by 5, you will get the remainder 4
If you divided by 4, you will get the remainder 3
If you divided by 3, you will get the remainder 2
If you divided by 2, you will get the remainder 1

Clue: The number is less than 3000.

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suresh