Im not understanding this question solving method. n-4 is equivalent to n-1. How? Can anyone explain the whole problem step by step

Technically if it is n*(n+1)*(n-1). It would be divisible by 3.

as n-4 and n-1 have difference of 3, the remainder would still be the same. Ig the best way is to look it in term of cases

case 1: n is greater than six and is of the format 3k

Here as n=3k, the product is divisible by 3

Case 2: n is greater than six is of format 3k+1

Then n*(n+1)(n-4) becomes (3k+1)(3k+2)*(3k-3). Again last term is divisible by 3

Case 3: n=3k+2

Product becomes: (3k+2)*(3k+3)(3k-2)

Here middle term is divisible by 3

So technically the number is divisible by 3