Common Remainder Three-Digit Divisor

CAT 2000 Slot 1 · QA · Medium · Number Systems

The integers 34041 and 32506, when divided by a three-digit integer nn, leave the same remainder. What is the value of nn?

  1. A.

    289

  2. B.

    367

  3. C.

    453

  4. D.

    307

Answer

D

Explanation

If 3404134041 and 3250632506 leave the same remainder when divided by nn, then nn must divide their difference: 3404132506=153534041 - 32506 = 1535. 1535=5×3071535 = 5 \times 307. Since 307307 is a three-digit prime number, n=307n = 307.

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