When 3 divides P it results in b with a remainder of 2; when 3 divides M it results in 2 with a remainder of 1. Based on the information given, the value of P that satisfies both conditions is 21.
1. The number 3 divides P with a result of b and a remainder of 2.
The number 3 divides a M with a result of 2 and a remainder of
1.
What is the value of P ?
A) 13
B) 17
C) 21
D) 23
E) 27