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41.
On dividing a number by 357, we get 39 as remainder. On dividing the same number 17, what will be the remainder ?
0
3
5
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let x be the number and y be the quotient. Then,

x = 357 x y + 39

  = (17 x 21 x y) + (17 x 2) + 5

  = 17 x (21y + 2) + 5)

Required remainder = 5.

Discussion:
41 comments Page 2 of 5.

Tanishk said:   7 years ago
I am not getting this. Please, anyone explain clearly to get it.

Vaishali said:   7 years ago
Bibhuti.

It's simple, just take the first given remainder and divide it by the second denominator.

i.e, 39/17=5 is the answer.

47/18 =11 gives you the answer.

Bibhuti said:   8 years ago
Please solve this problem in an easy way and explain the answer.

On dividing a certain number by 342, we get 47 as a reminder. If the same number is divided by 18, what will be the reminder?

Rinka said:   8 years ago
Let the given num is x.
And quotient is P.

Now according to the formula, x= 357P+39 ........(i).

Again, when the same number is divided by 17, let then quotient = Q and the remainder = R
then, x = 17Q+R ...........(ii).

Now, comparing (i) & (ii) we get,
357P+39 = 17Q+R ...........(iii)
Let P=1, then, 357+39 = 17Q+R
That means, 396 = 17Q+R
Now if we divide 396 by 17, we get
396= 17 (23) + 5 ..........(iv)

Now comparing, (iii) & (iv), R=5.
So the required number is 5.
(1)

K rajesh said:   9 years ago
I didn't understand. Can anyone explain me?

Sarath said:   9 years ago
@Tahreem.

Answer is 5637.

Tahreem said:   9 years ago
When a number is divided by 100. We get quotient 56 and remainder 37 what is that number?

Solve it.

Amrita said:   9 years ago
Answer is 11 @Vivek.

Karthi said:   9 years ago
Didn't understanding. Please explain me.

Vjay said:   9 years ago
Thanks to you all for giving the solution.


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