A positive integer 'a' when divided by the smallest odd prime leaves a reminder 'r' .Which of the following cannot be 'r'
a) 0
b)1
c)2
d)3

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Solution

Smallest odd prime number is 3.
So the value of remainder which cannot be is 3 ie option D

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A positive integer 'a' when divided by the smallest odd prime leaves a reminder 'r' .Which of the following cannot be 'r' a) 0 b)1 c)2 d)3

Smallest odd prime number is 3. So the value of remainder which cannot be is 3 ie option D

A positive integer 'a' when divided by the smallest odd prime leaves a reminder 'r' .Which of the following cannot be 'r'
a) 0
b)1
c)2
d)3

Smallest odd prime number is 3.
So the value of remainder which cannot be is 3 ie option D