Question

On dividing $15968$ by a certain number, the quotient is $89$ and the remainder is $37$. Find the divisor.

Answer 1

We know, $Dividend=Divisor\times Quotient+Remainder$

$\therefore Divisor=\frac{Dividend-Remainder}{Quotient}$

$\Rightarrow Divisor=\frac{15968-37}{89}=179$