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When a number is divided by 138 the remainder is 26. What will be the remainder if the same number is divided by 23 ?

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Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:

Number = quotient x divisor + remainder;
so, here
number = 138 k + 26
=> (23 x 6k) + (23+3)
=> 23(6k+1)+3
so, remainder is 3.

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