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For an integer n, n! = n(n - 1) (n - 2) ..... 3.2.1
Then, 1! + 2! + 3! +.....+ 100!, when divided by 5 leaves remainder

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Every number from 5 onwards is completely divisible by 5
( 5 + 6 + 7 +......+ 100 )       is completely divisible by 5
And,
( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 )
$$\eqalign{ & = \left( {1 + 2 + 3 \times 2 \times 1 + 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1} \right) \cr & = \left( {1 + 2 + 6 + 24} \right) \cr & = 33 \cr} $$
Clearly, 33 when divided by 5 leave a remainder 3
Hence,
( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 +......+ 100 )        When divided by 5 leaves a remainder 3

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