SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

In a division sum, the divisor is 13 times the quotient and 6 times the remainder. If the remainder is 39, then the dividend is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4251.

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

According to the given question,

Divisor = 6 × Remainder

⇒ 6 × 39 = 234

Now, Divisor = 13 × Quotient 

⇒ Quotient = 234/13

⇒ Quotient = 18

So, Dividend = 234 × 18 + 39

⇒ 4212 + 39 = 4251