When (224 - 1) is divided by 7, then the remainder is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 0.
(224 - 1)/7 = [(23)8 - 8]/7
= (88 - 1)/7
= 88 /7 - 1/7
= (1 - 1)/7 = 0 remainder
SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 54
SSC CHSL - 4 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54