If a certain number X is divided by 82, the reminder is 5. what is the reminder when X+11 is divided by 41?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 16
E. 18
[spoiler]OA:D[/spoiler]
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The easiest scenario x = 5. x + 11 = 16. 16 divided by 82 would give a remainder of 16. And we're done. D is the answer. (Anytime the denominator is greater than the numerator, the remainder is simply the numerator.)Mo2men wrote:If a certain number X is divided by 82, the reminder is 5. what is the reminder when X+11 is divided by 41?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 16
E. 18
[spoiler]OA:D[/spoiler]
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Let's pick x = 82 + 5, or x = 87.
From there (87 + 11) / 41 => 98/41 => 2, with remainder 16
From there (87 + 11) / 41 => 98/41 => 2, with remainder 16
