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:
137 comments Page 6 of 14.

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

Is not there more simple procedure to solve this problem?

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

D.raja said:   1 decade ago
I don't understand this answer please explain briefly. How to replace this answer (2^96+1)?

Arjun said:   1 decade ago
[(x^n) + 1] will be divisible by (x + 1) only when n is odd.
Hope this will help you guys.

Priya said:   1 decade ago
It is difficult. But if you we observe carefully we can get it. Think of it more and more.

Divya said:   10 years ago
Multiplication of 36*2 gives correct solution. As friends said use hit and trial method.

DIYA said:   6 years ago
When it comes to 2^16+1, how can we find its not divisible by n?

(2^8)2+1 = x^2+1=?

Varsha Pathak said:   1 decade ago
(296 + 1) = [(232)3 + 1] = (x3 + 1) = (x + 1)(x2 - x + 1) please explain this part.

Ambika said:   9 years ago
Was it possible to use power cycle of 2? Can anyone please explain how to use this?

Rahul said:   1 decade ago
Hi Dear,

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


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