01 According to Euclid’s division lemma, what are the correct quotient and remainder when 3876 is divided by 173?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. (q=22, r=70)
Explanation: Step 1: Find the nearest lower multiple of 173 below 3876. Step 2: (173\times22=3806), so the remainder is (3876-3806=70). Step 3: In a valid answer, the remainder must be less than 173.