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Property 7 (DIvision Algorithm) If a whole number a is divided by a non-zero whole number b then there exists whole numbers q and r such that `a = bq + r` whole either .

A

`r = 0 or r < b`

B

`0 lt r lt b`

C

`0 ler lt b`

D

`0 lt r lt b`

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The correct Answer is:
C
On dividing a by b, let q be the quotient and r be the remiander.
Then ,we have
a= bq +r where ` 0 le r lt b`
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