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Aptitude · Q397

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 397

Q397

For an integer n, n! = n(n - 1) (n - 2) ..... 3.2.1 Then, 1! + 2! + 3! +.....+ 100!, when divided by 5 leaves remainder

A.
0
B.
1
C.
2
D.
3
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Every number from 5 onwards is completely divisible by 5
( 5 + 6 + 7 +......+ 100 )       is completely divisible by 5
And,
( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 )

Clearly, 33 when divided by 5 leave a remainder 3
Hence,
( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 +......+ 100 )        When divided by 5 leaves a remainder 3