Number System · Question 8 · Medium
A number leaves a remainder of 29 when divided by 56. What remainder will it leave when divided by 8?
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 1
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 5
Explanation: The number is 56k + 29. Since 56 is divisible by 8, the remainder is 29 ÷ 8, which leaves 5.
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