The numbers 2272 and 875 are divided by a three-digit numbers N, giving the same remainder. The sum of the digits of N is :
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Clearly, (2272 - 875) = 1397, is exactly divisible by N.Now, 1397 = 11 × 127
∴ The required 3-digit number is 127, the sum of whose digits is 10
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