Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

  1. I am the smallest positive integer that has the following properties. When I am divided by 2, the remainder is 1. When I am divided by 3, the remainder is 2. When I am divided by 4, the remainder is 3. What number am I?

  1. 22

  2. 33

  3. 61

  4. 11

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The number 11 satisfies all conditions: 11/2 leaves remainder 1, 11/3 leaves remainder 2, and 11/4 leaves remainder 3. It is the smallest such positive integer.