Question

Number of two digit whole number which when divided by $2,8,9$ leave the remainder $1,7,8$ respectively is

• A. $0$
• B. $1$
• C. $2$
• D. More than $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $1$

By trial and error we find that this number is $71.$
So, when $71$ is divided by $2,8,9$ leave the remainder $1,7,8$ respectively.
Hence, option B is correct.
*the no. can be written as $2Q+1=8Q+7=9Q+8$