Question

If $R$ is an integer between $1$ and $9$, $P - R = 2370$, what is the value of $R$?

• A. The question can be answered with the help of statement I alone.
• B. The question can be answered with the help of statement II alone.
• C. Both statements I and II are needed to answer the question.
• D. The question cannot be answered even with the help of both the statements.
  \textbf{Statements:}
  I. $P$ is divisible by $4$.
  II. $P$ is divisible by $9$.

Hint:

For data sufficiency with divisibility, reduce the known part modulo $m$ and isolate the unknown’s residue class. Check if the range constraints yield a unique value.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Express $P$ in terms of $R$.
Given $P - R = 2370 \Rightarrow P = 2370 + R$, with $R \in \{1,2,\dots,9\}$. Step 2: Analyze Statement I (divisible by 4).
$2370 \equiv 2 \pmod{4}$, so $P \equiv 2 + R \pmod{4}$.
For $P \equiv 0 \pmod{4}$, we need $R \equiv 2 \pmod{4} \Rightarrow R \in \{2,6\}$.
\emph{Not unique} $\Rightarrow$ I alone is insufficient. Step 3: Analyze Statement II (divisible by 9).
$2370 \equiv 3 \pmod{9}$, so $P \equiv 3 + R \pmod{9}$.
For $P \equiv 0 \pmod{9}$, need $R \equiv 6 \pmod{9}$. With $1\le R\le 9$, this forces $R=6$.
\emph{Unique} $\Rightarrow$ II alone is sufficient. \[ \boxed{\text{Answer (b): Statement II alone is sufficient.}} \]