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# 'x' is a positive integer and x^3 is divisible by 27.

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'x' is a positive integer and $$x^3$$ is divisible by 27. Which of the following could be the remainder when x is divided by 27?

A. 12
B. 16
C. 20
D. 30
E. 33
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16 Jan 2020, 08:25
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If $$x^3$$ is divisible by $$27$$, $$x$$ must have at least one 3 in its factorization

And remainder is always less than divisor

The only answer choice with a 3 in factorization and that is less than 27 is 12

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18 Jan 2020, 12:37
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'x' is a positive integer and $$x^3$$ is divisible by 27. Which of the following could be the remainder when x is divided by 27?

A. 12
B. 16
C. 20
D. 30
E. 33

We can eliminate choices D and E since the remainder can’t be greater than or equal to the divisor. Let’s look at the other choices.

A. 12

Since 12 + 27 = 39 and 39^3 = (3 x 13)^3 = 3^3 x 13^3 = 27 x 13^3 is a multiple of 27, x can be 39. Since 39/27 = 1 R 12, the remainder can be 12.

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