Question

By what number should 1429 be divided to get 62 as quotient and 3 as remainder

Answer 1

let the number be x,

 then 1429=62x+3

        1429-3=62x

         1426=62x

            x=1426/62 =23

Answer 2

Dividend = Divisor x Quotient + Remainder
1429 = Divisor x 62 + 3
1426 = Divisor x 62
Divisor = 1426 / 62
Divisor = 23