Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Number System (1)

Question:

On dividing 15968 by a certain number, the quotient is 89 and the remainder is 37. Find the sum of the digits of the divisor.

Options:

12

19

17

21

Correct Answer:

17

Explanation:

Let's denote the divisor as D.

According to question,

When 15968 is divided by D, the quotient is 89, and the remainder is 37.

15968 = 89D + 37

89D = 15968−37

89D=15931

D = 179

So, divisor is = 179

Now, find the sum of the digits of the divisor:

1 + 7 + 9

= 17