If N is an integer and N leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, which of the following expressions must be a multiple of 5?

A N + 1

B N + 2

C N + 3

D N + 4

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If N leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, N can be written as 5k + 3. Adding 2 to N gives 5k + 3 + 2 = 5k + 5 = 5(k+1), which is always a multiple of 5.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If N is an integer and N leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, which of the following expressions must be a multiple of 5?" is Option B: N + 2.

The other options — A) N + 1, C) N + 3, D) N + 4 — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: If N leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, N can be written as 5k + 3. Adding 2 to N gives 5k + 3 + 2 = 5k + 5 = 5(k+1), which is always a multiple of 5.

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If N is an integer and N leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5, which of the following expressions must be a multiple of 5?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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