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05 Jul 2022, 13:30
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A number, when divided by 296, gives 75 as the remainder. If the same number is divided by 37 then the remainder will be:
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 19
(D) 31
(E) 33
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 19
(D) 31
(E) 33
05 Jul 2022, 22:29
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Just sum the remainder to the divisor and then divide by 37
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05 Jul 2022, 23:11
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The number will be in the form of 296k + 75, where k can be any whole number.
If 75 is divided by 37, the remainder is 1.
Also, since 37*8 = 296, 296k will give the remainder 0 on division since it will be divisible by 37.
Thus the required remainder = 0 + 1 = 1
Thus, the correct answer is A.
If 75 is divided by 37, the remainder is 1.
Also, since 37*8 = 296, 296k will give the remainder 0 on division since it will be divisible by 37.
Thus the required remainder = 0 + 1 = 1
Thus, the correct answer is A.
