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Find the remainder

by snapplesf » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:01 am
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If n is a positive integer and r is the remainder when (n-1)(n+1) is divided by 24, what is the value of r ?

1) n is not divisible by 2

2) n is not divisible by 4








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Ans = C.

I have no idea how to do this - any help ?

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