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      Question

      A certain number gives a remainder of 9 when divided by 17.

      What is the remainder when twice that number is divided by 17?
      A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the number be:

      Number = 17C + 9, where C is an integer.

      Twice the number = 2 Γ— (17C + 9) = 34C + 18

      Now divide by 17:

      (34C + 18) = (34C + 17 + 1)

      β‡’ Remainder = 1

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