Q87
What is the sum of all 3 digit numbers that leave a remainder of '2' when divided by 3?
A.
897
B.
1,64,850
AnswerC.
1,64,749
D.
1,49,700
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The smallest 3 digit number that will leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 is 101.The next number that will leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 is 104, 107, ....
The largest 3 digit number that will leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3 is 998.
So, it is an AP with the first term being 101 and the last term being 998 and common difference being 3.
Sum of an AP =
We know that in an A.P., the nth term an = a1 + (n - 1) × d
In this case, therefore, 998 = 101 + (n - 1) × 3
i.e., 897 = (n - 1) × 3
Therefore, n - 1 = 299
Or n = 300
Sum of the AP will therefore, be