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A specific number, when divided by 899, leaves a remainder of 63. If that exact same number is divided by 29, what will be the new remainder?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 5
  2. 2
  3. 8
  4. 11

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 5

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) 5 📚 Explanation: In these specific mathematical problems, the first divisor (899) is perfectly divisible by the second divisor (29) because 29 × 31 = 899. Therefore, to find the new remainder, you simply need to divide the original remainder (63) by the new divisor (29). 63 ÷ 29 gives a quotient of 2 with a remainder of exactly 5.