Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles The remainder obtained when a prime number greater than 6 is divided by 6 is: 1 or 3 1 or 5 3 or 5 4 or 5 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Any prime number greater than 3 can be expressed in the form 6k + 1 or 6k + 5. When such a prime number is divided by 6, the possible remainders are therefore 1 or 5.