If 7 divided a positive integer n, the remainder is 2. Which of the following numbers gives a remainder of 0 when divided by 7?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. n + 5
If 7 divided a positive integer n, the remainder is 2 then the number would be in 7n + 2 form.
By either subtracting 2 from the given number or adding 5 can make it a multiple of 7.
⇒ n + 5 is a multiple of 7.