Question

on dividing 2272 as well as 875 by 3 digit number n we get the same remainder The sum of the digits Of n is​

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

2272-875=1397

Factors of 1397: 1, 11, 127, 1397

Where's the three-digit number? ==> 127 is the three-digit number

875/127 = 6.889

1397/127=11

2272/127=

(875+1397)/127=

875/127 + 1397/127= ==> substitute 11 for 1397/127 and 6.889 for 875/127

6.889 + 11 = 17.889

Hence, 2272/127=17.889

Hence, 2272 and 875 have the same remainder when divided by 127.

Now add the digits:

1+2+7=10