Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
It is being given that (232 + 1) is completely divisible by a whole number. Which of the following numbers is completely divisible by this number?
(216 + 1)
(216 - 1)
(7 x 223)
(296 + 1)
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let 232 = x. Then, (232 + 1) = (x + 1).

Let (x + 1) be completely divisible by the natural number N. Then,

(296 + 1) = [(232)3 + 1] = (x3 + 1) = (x + 1)(x2 - x + 1), which is completely divisible by N, since (x + 1) is divisible by N.

Discussion:
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Mohsin said:   1 decade ago
Ohh Its confusing !!!!!
I cant understand y take (2^96+1)??????????????????

Priya said:   1 decade ago
When we make 2^32 is X,
We try to simplify to get the answer split 2^96 = 2^(32X3)
so it is = X^3
When using the formula for X^3+1, we can identify that number is divisible by 2^32

Divya said:   1 decade ago
I can't to understand your explanation. Can you explain clearly and basically................

A.Athiban Sakthivel said:   1 decade ago
But its too complicated procedure.

Is not there more simple procedure to solve this problem?

Rahul said:   1 decade ago
Hi Dear,

2^32^3 here multiplication of power will take place. So 32x3 = 96 Ok.

Devi said:   1 decade ago
I cannot understand how replace (2^96+1) = [ (2^32) ^3].

Pavi said:   2 decades ago
I cannot understand, please explain.


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