Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Question:

The least positive integer $x$ satisfying $29 ≡ x(mod\, 5)$ is

Options:

1

3

4

5

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 4 **

$29 \equiv x \pmod{5}$

Divide 29 by 5:

$29 = 5 \times 5 + 4$

So, $29 \equiv 4 \pmod{5}$

The least positive integer $x$ is $4$.