WAEC Mathematics 2016 Question 39

Question 39

Modular Arithmetic

If 20 (mod 9) is equivalent to y (mod 6), find y.

  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4
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Answer: B (2)

Explanation

20 = 2 × 9 + 2, so 20 ≡ 2 (mod 9); y = 2.