Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The remainder obtained when a prime number greater than 6 is divided by 6 is:

  1. 1 or 3

  2. 1 or 5

  3. 3 or 5

  4. 4 or 5

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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.