Question

    A certain number gives a remainder of 8 when divided by

    17. What will be the remainder when four times that number is divided by 17?
    A 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Number = (17A + 8), where 'A' is a constant.

    Therefore, required remainder = [4 × (17A + 8)] ÷ 17

    = (68A + 32) ÷ 17

    = (68A + 17 + 15) ÷ 17 = 15

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