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Aptitude · Q505

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 505

Q505

A number when divided by 195 leaves a remainder 47. If the same number is divided by 15, the remainder will be :

A.
1
B.
2
Answer
C.
3
D.
4

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the number be x and the quotient be q
Then, x = 195q + 47
= (15 × 13q) + (15 × 3) + 2
= 15 (13q + 3) + 2
So, the given number when divided by 15 gives 2 as remainder.