2525 is divided by 26, the remainder is :
A. 1
B. 2
C. 24
D. 25
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
(xn + an) is divisible by (x + a) when n is odd∴ (2525 + 125) is divisible by (25 + 1)
⇒ (2525 + 1) is divisible by 26
⇒ On dividing 2525 by 26, we get (26 - 1) = 25 as remainder
Why (26-1)