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Numbers
50.
What least number must be subtracted from 13601, so that the remainder is divisible by 87 ?
23
31
29
37
49
Answer: Option
Explanation:
 87) 13601 (156
     87
     ----
      490
      435
      ----
       551
       522
       ---
        29
       ---
       
 Therefore, the required number = 29.
Discussion:
17 comments Page 2 of 2.
Inna Reddy Chilakala said:   9 years ago
So that the remainder is divisible by 87?

For this question only from answers 87 is divisible by 29 only.
Suraj said:   8 years ago
If we want to add then divisor-remainder.

If we want to subtract then only remainder.
Subro said:   7 years ago
Yes, you are right, I agree with you @Adi.
Otem said:   4 years ago
Yes, you're right, thanks @Adi.
(3)
Asds said:   2 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Adi.
(1)
Supriya said:   7 years ago
Exactly right @Adi.
(2)
Mukund said:   4 years ago
Right thanks @Adi.
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