Q531
The numbers 2272 and 875 are divided by a three-digit numbers N, giving the same remainder. The sum of the digits of N is :
A.
10
AnswerB.
11
C.
12
D.
13
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Clearly, (2272 - 875) = 1397, is exactly divisible by N.Now, 1397 = 11 × 127
∴ The required 3-digit number is 127, the sum of whose digits is 10