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777 divided

by shulapa » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:57 pm
Hi all, I am looking for a way to solve this in 3-4 minutes (or less) . I would appreciate any idea.

When 777 is divided by an integer n, the remainder 77. How may possibilities are there for n?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 6

OA: D
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Re: 777 divided

by x2suresh » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:09 pm
you need to find the factors for (777-77) =700 that are > 77

700 =7*2*2*5*5

7*2*2*5*5
7*2*5*5
7*5*5
7*2*2*5
2*2*5*5
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