SOLUTION: when 247 is divided by 6 , the remainder is r , and when 247 is divided by 12 , the remainder is s. what is the value of r - s ? A) -6 B) -1 C) 0 D)1 E) 6

Algebra ->  Divisibility and Prime Numbers -> SOLUTION: when 247 is divided by 6 , the remainder is r , and when 247 is divided by 12 , the remainder is s. what is the value of r - s ? A) -6 B) -1 C) 0 D)1 E) 6       Log On


   

Question 309594: when 247 is divided by 6 , the remainder is r , and when 247 is divided by 12 , the remainder is s. what is the value of r - s ?
A) -6 B) -1 C) 0 D)1 E) 6
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247/6=35 R=1
247/12=20 S=7
R-S=1-7=-6 ANS. A)