Quantitative Aptitude · Mathematics

Number and Polynomial Division

133 Questions

Number and polynomial division tests your skill in finding quotients, remainders, and applying theorems to algebraic expressions. These calculations are a staple in quantitative aptitude exams. Solving these problems enhances speed and accuracy for competitive tests.

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Number and Polynomial Division Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 10

  2. 7

  3. 192

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number be N. When divided by 36, remainder is 19, so N = 36k + 19 for some integer k. N = 36k + 19 = 12(3k) + 12 + 7 = 12(3k+1) + 7. When N is divided by 12, the remainder is 7. (192 would mean N > 36, which is incorrect for a remainder).

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 22

  2. 33

  3. 61

  4. 11

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 20

  2. 29

  3. 23

  4. 33

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number be $10x + y$. From the first condition, $10x + y = 4(x + y) + 3$, which simplifies to $2x - y = 1$. From the second, $10x + y = 3xy + 5$. Substituting $y = 2x - 1$ into the second equation gives $10x + 2x - 1 = 3x(2x - 1) + 5$, leading to $6x^2 - 15x + 6 = 0$. Solving gives $x=2$, so $y=3$. The number is 23.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 3

  2. 3^17

  3. 394

  4. No Such Interger

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

If a number leaves remainder 3 when divided by 17 and 23, then that number minus 3 is divisible by both 17 and 23. Since 3 itself satisfies this condition (3-3=0, which is divisible by any number), 3 is the least positive integer with this property. The LCM of 17 and 23 is 391, so other solutions are 394, 785, etc.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 13

  4. 7

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

We need 7^2001 mod 14. Note that 7 mod 14 = 7, and 7² = 49, which gives 49 mod 14 = 7 (since 49 = 3×14 + 7). Similarly, 7³ mod 14 = 7² × 7 mod 14 = 7 × 7 mod 14 = 7. By induction, all positive powers of 7 give remainder 7 when divided by 14. Therefore, 7^2001 mod 14 = 7. Option D is correct. Option A would be true if dividing by 6, and Option B incorrectly assumes divisibility.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles
  1. 10

  2. 7

  3. 192

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When a number is divided by 36 and leaves remainder 19, we can write: Number = 36k + 19 for some integer k. Since 36 = 12 × 3, when we divide by 12, we get: Number = 12(3k) + 12 + 7 = 12(3k+1) + 7. Thus the remainder is 7. Option C (192) is incorrect as it's greater than the divisor 12.