alleryIn a division with a remainder, how does the remainder compare with the divisor?
AIt is always equal
BIt is always larger
CIt is always smaller
DIt is always double
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It is always smaller
1. The rule is a = qd + r with 0 ≤ r < d.
2. So the remainder is less than the divisor.
3. If it were equal or larger, one more full chunk would fit.
_Source: Wikipedia, Remainder (CC BY-SA 4.0, rev 1365831909), remainder_
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