CAT 2003 - Retake — QA Question 27
Number TheoryEasy
What is the remainder when 496 is divided by 6?
Answer & solution
Correct answer: 4
- A
0
- B
2
- C
3
4
Solution
41 mod 6 = 4
42 mod 6 = 4
43 mod 6 = 4
44 mod 6 = 4
That is, 4n (n being any positive integer) when divided by 6, will always give the remainder 4.
Hence, option (d).
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