Question

    If 2557 + 819 is divisible by

    which of the following numbers.
    A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    2557 + 87 = 2557 + 23 × 19 = 2557 + 257 In case of an + bn, where n is an odd number, (a + b) is one of the factors of the number. So, for 2557 + 257, 25 + 2 = 27, is one of the factors of the number.

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