Question

A number divided by 56 gives 29 as the remainder. If the same number is divided by 8, the remainder will be

विकल्प

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer 1

5
Explanation:
Let x be the number and y be the quotient.
Then,
x = 56 × y + 29
= (8 × 7y) + 8 × 3 + 5 = 8(7y + 3) + 5
∴ Required remainder = 5