The quotient and remainder when -1 is divided by 3 is
A. -1 and -1
B. -1 and 2
C. 1 and 2
D. -1 and -2
Answer:A
The quotient and remainder when -1 is divided by 3 is
A. -1 and -1 B. -1 and 2 C. 1 and 2 D. -1 and -2
Explanation: According to the Division Algorithm -1 = 3(-1) + 2. Hence, quotient when -1 divided by 3 is -1 = -1 div 3 and remainder when -1 divided by 3 is 2 = -1 mod 3.