Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 41)
41.
On dividing a number by 357, we get 39 as remainder. On dividing the same number 17, what will be the remainder ?
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 4 of 5.
K rajesh said:
9 years ago
I didn't understand. Can anyone explain me?
Shruti said:
5 years ago
Thank you for this amazing solution @Rinka.
(2)
Vjay said:
9 years ago
Thanks to you all for giving the solution.
Rabinson Th said:
1 year ago
357 + 39 = 396
396 รท 17 (remainder is 5).
396 รท 17 (remainder is 5).
(7)
Karthi said:
9 years ago
Didn't understanding. Please explain me.
Priyanka Rkashit said:
1 decade ago
(39-17) = 22.
(22-17) = 5 answer.
(22-17) = 5 answer.
Twinle said:
5 years ago
Why we are assuming quotient =1?
(3)
Rahul said:
1 decade ago
How to find the factor 17?
Sarath said:
9 years ago
@Tahreem.
Answer is 5637.
Answer is 5637.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
I don't understand this.
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