In a division sum, the remainder was 71. With the same divisor but twice the dividend, the remainder is 43. Which one of the following is the divisor ?
In a division sum, the remainder was 71. With the same divisor but twice the dividend, the remainder is 43. Which one of the following is the divisor ? Correct Answer 99
Let the dividend be (x + 71) and the divisor be y.Then, is divisible by y
⇒ (2x + 142 - 43) is divisible by y
⇒ (2x + 99) is divisible by y
∴ Divisor = 99
Shortcut method
Divisor = (2 × 71 - 43) = (142 - 43) = 99