In a division sum, the divisor is 12 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder is 36, then the dividend is :
विभाजन के एक योगफल में विभाजक, भागफल का 12 गुना तथा शेषफल का 5 गुना है। यदि उसमें शेषफल 36 हो, तो भाज्य है :
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Correct answer: B. 2736
Explanation
Remainder 36 → divisor = 5 × 36 = 180 → quotient = 180 ÷ 12 = 15. Dividend = 180 × 15 + 36 = 2736.
शेषफल 36 → भाजक = 180 → भागफल = 15। भाज्य = 180 × 15 + 36 = 2736।
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