The number 3 divides 'a' with a result of 'b' and a reminder of 2. The number 3 divides 'b' with a result of 2 and 'a' reminder of 1. What is the value of 'a'?
- A.13
- B.17
- C.23
- D.21
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Answer: C. 23
b = 3*2 + 1 = 7. Thus, a = 3*7 + 2 = 23.
Answer: C. 23
b = 3*2 + 1 = 7. Thus, a = 3*7 + 2 = 23.