Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 90, Feb 10th 2011

When a number is divided by 13, quotient is Q, remainder is 1; when divided by 19 remainder is 1. What is the remainder when Q is divided by 19?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 0
D) 4
E) 5

Solution (Posted on Feb 11th):

Answer is C, N = 13 Q + 1 = 19 P + 1
So Q is a multiple of 19.

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