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Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 27)
27.
On dividing a number by 56, we get 29 as remainder. On dividing the same number by 8, what will be the remainder ?
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

Formula: (Divisor*Quotient) + Remainder = Dividend.

Soln:

(56*Q)+29 = D -------(1)

D%8 = R -------------(2)

From equation(2),

((56*Q)+29)%8 = R.

=> Assume Q = 1.

=> (56+29)%8 = R.

=> 85%8 = R

=> 5 = R.

Discussion:
181 comments Page 1 of 19.

Nirmala said:   2 decades ago
Let k be the quotient, when the number is divided by 56, then

Number = k* 56 + 29

The number can also be expressed as => k * 8 * 7 + 24 + 5

So when it is divided by 8, remainder is ((k*8*7)%8=0) +(24%8=0) + (5%8=5) i.e. 5

Bhuvana said:   1 decade ago
Number = k*56 + 29;

Number = (k*56 + 24) + 5;

Number = 8(7k + 3) + 5;

Hence when divided by 8,rem is 5

Honey said:   1 decade ago
Please let me know the easiest way to solve the question friends. Type your ans in comment.

Nikhil said:   1 decade ago
Thanks bhuvan.

Ramesh said:   1 decade ago
8)29(3
24
-----
5
Remainder is 5

Paul said:   1 decade ago
Ramesh is right

Baskaran E said:   1 decade ago
Let N be the no.
Then N = 56q + 29
=> N/8 = 7q + 29/8
Hence, N/8 = 7q + 3 + 5/8
Thus the remainder is 5...

Radhika said:   1 decade ago
Thanks Ramesh. Its easiest method.

Ramy said:   1 decade ago
Bhavna is right.

Sachin said:   1 decade ago
If divisor is completely divisible by new divisor then, we should devide the remainder.

29/8 = remainder is 5.

so, ans would be 5.


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