Multiple choice

When a number is divided by seven, it has a remainder of $2$. When it is divided by six, it has a remainder of $3$. What is the number?

  1. $16$
  2. $38$
  3. $44$
  4. $9$
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Explanation

Let the number be x. x = 7k + 2 and x = 6m + 3. Testing the options: 9 divided by 7 leaves 2, but 9 divided by 6 leaves 3. 9 satisfies both conditions.

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