bhavinshah5685 wrote:
PraPon wrote:
a/b gives reminder 9, hence \(b\geq{10}\)
c/d gives reminder 5, hence \(d\geq{6}[/m]\\
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Add above inequalities:\\
[m](b+d)\geq{16}\)
Among the answer choices, the only value that does NOT satisfy above constraint is 15.
Hence choice(E) is the answer.
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If \(x\) and \(y\) are positive integers, there exist unique integers \(q\) and \(r\), called the quotient and remainder, respectively, such that \(y =divisor*quotient+remainder= xq + r\) and \(0\leq{r}<x\).For example, when 15 is divided by 6, the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3 since \(15 = 6*2 + 3\).
Notice that \(0\leq{r}<x\) means that remainder is a non-negative integer and always less than divisor.For more check Remainders chapter of Math Book:
remainders-144665.htmla, b, c, and d are positive integers. If the remainder is 9 when a is divided by b, and the remainder is 5 when c is divided by d, which of the following is NOT a possible value for b + d?(A) 20
(B) 19
(C) 18
(D) 16
(E) 15
According to the above, since the remainder is 9 when a is divided by b, then b (divisor) must be greater than 9 (remainder). So, the least value of b is 10.
Similarly, since he remainder is 5 when c is divided by d, then d must be greater than 5. So, the least value of d is 6.
Hence, the least value of b + d is 10 + 6 = 16. Therefore 15 (option E) is NOT a possible value for b + d.
Answer: E.
Hope it's clear.