MCQ
The difference between an integer and its cube is divisible by
- A$4$
- ✓$6$
- C$9$
- DNone of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
$6$
b
(b) It can easily proved by putting $n = 2,\;3,\;4........$.
(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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