SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

If 5 divided the integer n, the remainder is 2. What will be the remainder if 7n is divided by 5?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 4

5 divided the integer n, the remainder is 2 then the number would be a form of 5k + 2.

⇒ n = 5k + 2

⇒ 7n = 35k + 14

When 7n is divided by 5

⇒ 14 / 5 ⇔ 4