N is a positive integer.

N is a positive integer. When N + 1 is divided by 3, the remainder is 2. What is the remainder when N is divided by 3?

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1

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N+1 = 3a+2
i.e. N+1 = 5, 8, 11, 14, ... etc.
i.e. N = 4, 7, 10, 13, ... etc.
When N is divided by 3 Remainder is always 1
Answer: A

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