SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

If a number is divided by 3, the remainder will be 2. If the number is added by 5 and then divided by 3, then what will be the remainder?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 1

Understanding

Tricks

Application

Let the number is 5

After divided by 3 remainder remains 2

Now

Add 5

So

5 + 5 = 10

Now divided by 3

Hence 10/3

Remainder remains = 1