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Problem Solving (PS) | Re: When 10 is divided by the positive integer n, the remainder

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nonameee wrote:

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remainder is always non-negative


Bunuel, I have to disagree with you on that:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remainder


As per the formal definition, the remainder is always positive.

However, the concept of negative remainders can be used to ease out calculations.

So, as far as formal treatment (as in case of GMAT) is concerned, please stick to positive remainders.
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