6 ÷ 5 = 1 with remainder 1. Notice that (1)(5) + 1 = 6
11 ÷ 5 = 2 with remainder 1. Notice that (2)(5) + 1 = 11
16 ÷ 5 = 3 with remainder 1. Notice that (3)(5) + 1 = 16
21 ÷ 5 = 4 with remainder 1. Notice that (4)(5) + 1 = 21
Likewise....
1 ÷ 5 = 0 with remainder 1. Notice that (0)(5) + 1 = 1
RELATED RESOURCE:
Listing Possible Values in a Remainder Question: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/li ... r-question
Cheers,
Brent
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Source: Beat The GMAT — Data Sufficiency |
these questions should be posted in the DS forum: https://www.beatthegmat.com/data-sufficiency-f7.html
Brent, I've moved it there. 
Thanks,
Sorin
Thanks,
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