A number x when divided by 289 leaves 18 as the remainder.

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A number x when divided by 289 leaves 18 as the remainder. The same number when divided by 17 leaves y as a remainder. The value of y is

1. 5
2. 2
3. 3
4. 1

Correct Option: D

Here, the first divisor (289) is a multiple of second divisor (17).
∴ Required remainder = Remainder obtained on dividing 18 by 17 = 1
Therefore required answer is 1.