Remainder of Prime Number Divided by 6
CAT 1995 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Number Systems
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 1995 Slot 1 paper. It tests Number Systems. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The remainder obtained when a prime number greater than is divided by is:
- A.
1 or 3
- B.
1 or 5
- C.
3 or 5
- D.
4 or 5
Answer
B
Explanation
Any prime number greater than can be expressed in the form or (or ). Therefore, when divided by , the remainder must be either or .
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