CSATNumber System & SeriesDivisibility Divisors and Remainder2024

222^333 + 333^222 is divisible by which of the following numbers?

A

(a) 2 and 3 but not 37

B

(b) 3 and 37 but not 2

C

(c) 2 and 37 but not 3

D

(d) 2, 3 and 37

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

To solve this elegantly, we look for the simplest property that distinguishes the options. The options make diff

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