The Chasing Remainder Problem
10 Mar
Are You Smart Enough to Get the Right Answer?
I think it’s time for a slightly more difficult puzzle. We all know how much the ancients enjoyed mathematics right? Try this one…
Find the smallest number for which the following statements are true:
When I divide it by 2, the remainder is 1.
When I divide it by 3, the remainder is 2.
When I divide it by 4, the remainder is 3.
When I divide it by 5, the remainder is 4.
When I divide it by 6, the remainder is 5.
When I divide it by 7, the remainder is 6.
When I divide it by 8, the remainder is 7.
When I divide it by 9, the remainder is 8.
When I divide it by 10, the remainder is 9
What is the Number?
Put your answers in the comments and check the answers page tomorrow to see if you’re right. Good Luck!
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