Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 45)
45.
A number when divided by 296 leaves 75 as remainder. When the same number is divided by 37, the remainder will be:
1
2
8
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let x = 296q + 75

   = (37 x 8q + 37 x 2) + 1

   = 37 (8q + 2) + 1

Thus, when the number is divided by 37, the remainder is 1.

Discussion:
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Narendra said:   1 decade ago
From the problem, already we have remainder 75 so if we divide this no. with 37 we will get reminder 1
37)75(2
74
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1
this method is simple and easy go ahead,if it's wrong suggest me clearly


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