Which of the following prime numbers while dividing 2176 leaves 9 as remainder? · ABC26GN0330

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Number System

Which of the following prime numbers while dividing 2176 leaves 9 as remainder?

(a)17

(b)29

(c)167

(d)197

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

(2176 – 9) = 2167 = (11 × 197). So, the required number is 197.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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