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A number when divided by 3 leaves a remainder 1. When the quotient is divided by 2, it leaves a remainder 1. What will be the remainder when the number is divided by 6?

A) 3

B)  4  

C)  5

D)  2

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

    The least number (dividend) x is obtained as follows \[y=2\times 1+1=3\] \[x=3\times 3+1=10\] When we divide 10 by 6, the remainder = 4