If x and y are positive integers that have remainders of 2 and 5, respectively, when divided by 7, which of the following could be the sum of x and y?	Select the correct option: A) 16 B) 19 C) 40 D) 49 E) 72
Minimum value of x = 9 and y = 12=&gt;   x + y = 21 ( Divisible by 7 )   So, The correct answer choice will be one that will be divisible by 7..   Among the given options only (49) satisfies, hence answer must be (49)
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If x and y are positive integers that have remainders of 2 and 5, respectively, when divided by 7, which of the following could be the sum of x and y?