getting 3 % 15 as 3 in the below program.

while solving the following problem http://www.codechef.com/problems/RECIPE

the solution for the problem - http://www.codechef.com/viewsolution/5506512

im stuck while theres an input having 3 in it.
while finding modulo of 3 by 15 it gives me 3.

Because 3 % 15 is indeed 3 :slight_smile:

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3 % 15 is 3 only :)For more info see link below:-
Modulo Operation

@nimitbhargava

% operation output remainder of two number.

For your example i.e. 3%15 you are getting correct answer as 3

   _ _ _ 

15) 3   (0
   -0
   - - - -

    3 - - - - -> This is the value % operation gives as output..


So, 3 is correct for 3%15.

hahahaha!!!

(n%m) is n if n is less than m

Check for negative numbers in that case…now am I eligible to laugh at you???

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