If (7777+77) is divided by 78, then the remainder will be:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 76.
We know that,
When 77 is divided by 78, the remainder will be -1
Now, Using remainder theorem
(7777+ 77)/78
⇒ ((-1)77+ (-1))/78
⇒ (-1 -1)/78
⇒ -2/78
⇒ 76
Hence, 76 will be the remainder