The remainder obtained when a prime number greater than 6 is divided by 6 is : (

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The remainder obtained when a prime number greater than 6 is divided by 6 is :
(CAT 1995)

Options:

A . 1 or 3

B . 1 or 5

C . 3 or5

D . 4 or 5

Answer: Option B
:
B
Ans: (b)
This is a generalized question: the important word "ANY" can be used here. Let us solve the question for some prime numbers greater than 6 i.e., 7, 11, 13 and 17. If these numbers are divided by 6, the remainder is always either 1 or 5.

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