Question

    Find the remainder when the number (289n + 95) is

    divided by 17.
    A 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    289n + 95 = (17 X 17n) + (17 X 5) + 10 = 17 X (17n + 5) + 10
    Since, 17 X (17n + 10) is completely divisible by 17
    So, the remainder will be 10.

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