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number theory junior
Problem
When an integer is divided by 15, the remainder is 7. Find the sum of the remainders when the same integer is divided by 3 and by 5.
Solution
We let our integer be . the first sentence tells us that Since 3 and 5 are both factors of 15 we deduce Therefore the remainders in question are 1 and 2, and their sum is .
Final answer
3