Q: How many common two-digit whole numbers are there which gives a remainder of 2 when divided by 9 and gives a remainder of 5 when divided by 8?\nOptions:\n(A) Five\n(B) Three\n(C) One\n(D) Two\n(E) Four Let's give some random thoughts before answering.
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Answer = C) One\nTwo digit numbers giving remainder 2 when divided by 9 = 11, 20, 29, 38, 47, 56, 65, 74, 83, 92\nTwo digit numbers giving remainder 5 when divided by 8 = 13, 21, 29, 37, 45, 53, 61, 69, 77, 85, 93\nCommon Numbers = 29 = 1
Therefore, the answer is (C).
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