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Basic Arithmetic & Number SystemsIntegers and Decimals
A number when divided by 4 and 9 leaves a remainder of 3 in each case. If the number is 39, which of the following correctly represents this calculation?
- A.$39 \div 4 = 10 \text{ R}1,\; 39 \div 9 = 5 \text{ R}6$
- B.$39 \div 4 = 8 \text{ R}7,\; 39 \div 9 = 3 \text{ R}12$
- C.$39 \div 4 = 9 \text{ R}4,\; 39 \div 9 = 4 \text{ R}4$
- D.$39 \div 4 = 9 \text{ R}3,\; 39 \div 9 = 4 \text{ R}3$Correct answer
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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The correct calculation is $39 \div 4 = 9 \text{ R}3$ and $39 \div 9 = 4 \text{ R}3$.