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After the division of a number successively by 3, 4 and 7, the remainder obtained is 2, 1 and 4 respectively. What will be remainder if 84 divide the same number?

A. 80

B. 75

C. 42

D. 53

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

As the Number gives a remainder of 4 when it is divided by 7, then the number must be in form of (7x + 4)

The same gives remainder 1 when it is divided 4, so the number must be in the form of {4 × (7x + 4) + 1}

Also, the number when divided by 3 gives remainder 2, thus number must be in form of [3 × {4 × (7x + 4) + 1} + 2]

Now, On simplifying,
[3 × {4 × (7x + 4) + 1} + 2]
= 84x + 53
We get the final number 53 more than a multiple of 84 Hence, if the number is divided by 84,
The remainder will be 53

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Comments ( 4 )

  1. Raj Vasani
    Raj Vasani :
    3 years ago

    how can slow 84X+53

  2. FACTOM WORLD
    FACTOM WORLD :
    3 years ago


    Z=7×1+4=11

    Y=4×Z+1=4×11+1=45

    X=3×Y+2=3×45+2=137

    Now, divide 137 by 84, we get remainder 53

    Hence, 53 is the answer

  3. Sakshi Jain
    Sakshi Jain :
    4 years ago

    Why can't we take and start with 3 or 4 , because if we take that then the answer is not coming and if we take 7 then answer is coming. Can you plz tell why we started with 7 divisor and not 3 and 4 ??

  4. Raaz
    Raaz :
    7 years ago

    [3*{4*(7x+4)+1}+2]=84x+53
    Hence, how u got 53 ?

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