SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 54

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

Study the given table and answer the question that follows.

The table shows the total number of batteries sold by a company (in lakhs) over the years.

             

 

A number is divided by 49 and leaves a remainder of 9. If the same number is divided by 7, then the remainder will be:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2.

The number leaves a remainder of 9 when divided by 49

Since 49 = 7 × 7, we can directly take the remainder 9 and divide it by 7

9 ÷ 7 gives quotient 1 and remainder 2