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What least number must be subtracted from 2001 to get a number exactly divisible by 17?

  1. A
    12
  2. B
    13
  3. C
    11
  4. D
    14

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

To find the least number to subtract, we divide 2001 by 17 and find the remainder.
2001÷17
17×1=17, remainder =3. Bring down 0⟹30.

17×1=17, remainder =13. Bring down 1⟹131.

17×7=119.

Remainder=131−119=12
Since the remainder is 12, subtracting 12 from 2001 will leave a number perfectly divisible by 17.

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What least number must be subtracted from 2001 to get a number exactly divisible by 17?
A
12
B
13
C
11
D
14

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