Question

    Find the remainder when the number (289n + 119) is divided

    by 17.
    A 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    289n + 119 = (17 X 17n) + (17 X 7) + 0 = 17 X (17n + 7) + 0
    Since, 17 X (17n + 7) is completely divisible by 17
    So, the remainder will be 0.

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