Question

    A number gives a remainder of 27 when divided by 36.

    What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 12?
    A 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number be ‘36x + 27’ We know that 36 is divisible by 12, so 36x will be also divisible by 12. Remainder obtained when 27 is divided by 12 = 3 So, required remainder = 3

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