Question

P is an integer. P>883. If (p-7) is a multiple of 11, then the largest number that will divide (p+4) (p+15) is :

Answer 1

Answer:

242

Explanation:

Given P is an integer>883.

P-7 is a multiple of 11=>there exist a positive integer a such that

P-7=11 a=>P=11 a+7

(P+4)(P+15)=(11 a+7+4)(11 a+7+15)

=(11 a+11)(11 a+22)

=121(a+1)(a+2)

As a is a positive integer therefore (a+1)(a+2) is divisible by 2.Hence (P+4)(P+15) is divisible by 121*2=242