The remainder when \(1! + 2! + 3! + ... + 95!\) is divided by \(15\) is
Question and options
The remainder when is divided by is
- 0
- 12
- 3
- 9
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 3
The remainder is . Every factorial beginning with contains factors and , so the remainder comes from . A remainder of omits , even though contributes to the remainder.
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