P is a whole number which when divided by 4 gives 3 as remainder. What will be the remainder when 2P is divided by 4 ? Choose the correct option.
A) 3
B) 2
C) 1
D) 0
E) -1
Let P = 4q + 3. Then 2P = 8q + 6 = 4(2q + 1 ) + 2.   Thus, when 2P is divided by 4, the remainder is 2.   ANSWER:2
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P is a whole number which when divided by 4 gives 3 as remainder. What will be the remainder when 2P is divided by 4 ?