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Clearly Answer Is a)-3 and 4
because when -17 is dived by 7
we will take -3 as quotient then we will get +4 as remainder
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The best way to do this type of question is to analyze the following statement:

A= pQ + R
where Q is the quotient and R is the remainder

We know that A=-17
And P=7

SO any number that fits in the equation is the answer.

ONly Option A satisfies the equation.
7*3+(-4)=17

Since the remainder can be negative, the positive one can be (3).
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Correct Answer is A.

\(7*(-3)= -21\) (Hence quotient is -3)

\(-17-(-21)= +4\)(Hence remainder is +4)
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N= q.m + r

-17 = -3*7 + 4 where m is the divisor, q = quotient, r = remainder and N is the dividend.
Hence the answer is -3 and 4 option A

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Answer: A
-17 = -3*7 + 4
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7 * (-3) + 4 = - 17

Ans A
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