Which of these numbers gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 ?
(A) 51
(B) 64
(C) 76
(D) 88
(E) 99
A number gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 if it is 3 more than a multiple of 5 .

Since 88 is 3 more than 85 , and 85 is a multiple of 5 , then 88 gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 .

We may check that this is the only answer which gives a remainder of 3 when divided by 5 .

ANSWER: (D)