Question

    A number leaves a remainder of 12 when divided by 19.

    What will be the remainder when three times that number is divided by 19?
    A 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Number = (19A + 12), where 'A' is a constant.

    Therefore, required remainder = [3 × (19A + 12)] ÷ 19

    = (57A + 36) ÷ 19

    = (57A + 19 + 17) ÷ 19 = 17

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