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thumpin_termis
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 Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: ps ques from BTG forum ps set: |
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17. When the integer n is divided by 17, the quotient is x and the remainder is 5. When n is divided by 23, the quotient is y and the remainder is 14. Which of the following is true?
(A) 23x + 17y =19
(B) 17x –23y = 9
(C) 17x +23y =19
(D) 14x + 5y = 6
(E) 5x – 14y = -6
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Statement1:
n = 17x +5
Statement2:
n = 23y + 14
Equating 1 & 2
17x + 5 = 23y +14
17x-23y = 9 ==> (B) |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:37 am Post subject: |
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The approach is very smart..But what is the OA??
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