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Consider all polynomials of the form where is an integer.
For how many integer values of in the range 1 to 5 (inclusive) is the remainder on division by an even number?

Class 9Remainder TheoremPolynomials
  • A3
  • B2
  • C5
  • D4

Step-by-Step Solution

Remainder = p(1) = 1 + m + 6 = m + 7. For m = 1..5: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Even ones: 8 (m=1), 10 (m=3), 12 (m=5). That is 3 values.
Answer: A) 3

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