The difference between an integer and its cube is divisible by - Vidyadip

MCQ

The difference between an integer and its cube is divisible by

A
$4$
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$6$
C
$9$
D
None of these

✓

Answer

Correct option: B.

$6$

b
(b) It can easily proved by putting $n = 2,\;3,\;4........$.

The difference between an integar and its cube is divisible by $6$.

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