37. The number x is exactly divisible by 5 and the
remainder obtained on dividing the number y by 5
is 1. What remainder

2 thoughts on “37. The number x is exactly divisible by 5 and the<br />remainder obtained on dividing the number y by 5<br />is 1. What remainder”

1. Answer:

   Let x/5 = p and let y when divided by 5 gives q as quotient and 1 as remainder.

   Then, y = 5q + 1

   Now x = 5p and y = 5q + 1

   ∴ x + y = 5p + 5q + 1 = 5(p + q) + 1

   So, required remainder = 1

   Step-by-step explanation:

   so the answer is 1

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2. Answer:

   option b) 1 is the answer of the question

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