In a division problem, the product of the quotient and the remainder is 24 while their sum is 10. If the divisor is 5 then the dividend is
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In a division problem, the product of the quotient and the remainder is 24 while their sum is 10. If the divisor is 5 then the dividend is
- 50
- 26
- 30
- 34
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 34
The dividend is . The quotient and remainder must be and , because their product is , their sum is , and the remainder is below . Thus the dividend is . Reversing quotient and remainder gives with an invalid remainder.
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