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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 532

Q532

The remainder when (1523 + 2323) is divided by 19, is :

A.
0
Answer
B.
4
C.
15
D.
18

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
(xn + an) is divisible by (x + a) when n is odd
∴ (1523 + 2323) is divisible by (15 + 23)
⇒ (1523 + 2323) is divisible by 38 and hence by 19
⇒ On dividing (1523 + 2323) by 19, we get 0 as remainder.