7 Al these tumbers can be divided by same "Magic" number without leaving a senainder \[ 182273286429 \] What is the magic number? (B) 7 (D) 13
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If we divide 182273286429 by 7, we get a quotient of 26039040919 with a remainder of 4. So, 7 cannot be the magic number. If we divide 182273286429 by 13, we get a quotient of 14021022033 with no remainder. So, the magic number is 13. Show more…
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