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What does the expression 10 mod 3 mean and what is its value?

The expression 10 mod 3 means the remainder when 10 is divided by 3, and its value is 1.

Conditions

  • The modulo operator gives the remainder after division.
  • The dividend is 10 and the divisor is 3.

Reasoning, step by step

  1. Identify the dividend (10) and the divisor (3).
  2. Perform the division of 10 by 3.
  3. Determine the remainder of this division.
  4. Conclude that 10 mod 3 equals 1.

Example

The lecturer writes "10 mod 3" on the board and states, "10 mod 3 is going to be the value of 1", explaining it as the remainder when 10 is divided by 3.

Common misconceptions

  • Confusing the modulo operator with standard division, expecting a fractional result.
  • Assuming the result of 10 mod 3 is the quotient (3) rather than the remainder (1).

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