SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Find the remainder when 920 + 2 is divided by 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

(920 + 2)/4

⇒ [(32)20 + 2]/4

⇒ (340 + 2)/4

⇒ (-1)40 + 2   [Remainder when 3/4 = (-1) and Remainder when 2/4 = 2]

⇒ 1 + 2

⇒ 3

Therefore, the remainder is 3.