solution question paper 1 -- IPM STD V

A number leaves a remainder of 83 when divided by 123. What will be the remainder if the same number is divided by 41?

Answer:

Please remember this question has a solution only if 123 is completely divisible by 41.

Check: 123/41 = 3

So, 83 / 41 = 2 ¹/₄₁. The remainder is 1.