Q)). Which of the following numbers must be added to 5678 to give a remainder 35 when divided by 460?
a) 980
b) 618
c) 955
d) 797
Answers
Let the number added to 5678 be x to give a remainder 35 and quotient k when divided by 460.
Dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder
So, 5678 + x = 460k + 35
or, 5643 + x = 460k
So 5643 + x must be divisible by 460
Analyzing from the options, we get on adding 797 to 5643, the number 6440 is divisible by 460.