P is a whole number which when divided by 5 gives 2 as remainder What will be the remainder when 3P ...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Number System

P is a whole number which when divided by 5 gives 2 as remainder. What will be the remainder when 3P is divided by 5 ?

Let P = 5x + 2.
Then 3P = 15x + 6
= 5(3x + 1 ) + 1
Thus, when 3P is divided by 5, the remainder is 1.

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