Question

The remainder when n is divided by 3 is 1 and the remainder when (n + 1) is divided by 2 is 1. The remainder when (n - 1) is divided by 6 is :

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. none of (a), (b), (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3

This is possible only when n = 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, . . . hence the remainder will be 3 when (n - 1) will be divided by 6.