On dividing a certain number by 357, the remainder is 39. On dividing the same number by 17, what will be the remainder?
Correct answer: C
Let the given number be
(357K + 39).
(357K + 39) = (17 × 21K) + (17 × 2) + 5 = 17 × (21K + 2) + 5
Remainder = 5
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