Question 50
MediumOriginal questionWhat is the remainder when is divided by 9?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
1,234 has digit sum 10, so it leaves remainder 1 on division by 9.
5,678 has digit sum 26, so it leaves remainder 8.
Product of remainders = , so the remainder is 8.
Worth noting
Adding the remainders (, remainder 0) is the rule for a sum, not a product.
- Concept
- Remainder of a product using digit sums
- Typical timeTypical
- 55 s
- Your timeYours
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