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On dividing 59761 by a certain number , the quotient is 189 and the remainder is 37. Find the divisor.
On dividing 59761 by a certain number , the quotient is 189 and the remainder is 37. Find the divisor.
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Solution
In the form :
dividend = divisor * quotient + remainder
We have, x is the unknown divisor.
59761 = x * 189 + 37
59761 - 37 = x * 189
59724 = x * 189
59724 ÷ 189 =316
The divisor is 316
dividend = divisor * quotient + remainder
We have, x is the unknown divisor.
59761 = x * 189 + 37
59761 - 37 = x * 189
59724 = x * 189
59724 ÷ 189 =316
The divisor is 316
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