Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 16)
16.
If the number 517*324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the place of * will be:
1
2
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = (22 + x), which must be divisible by 3.

  x = 2.

Discussion:
52 comments Page 2 of 6.

Balaji psg said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Nikitha I can understand now.

Praveengolla said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Nikitha and @Pavan.

Aravind said:   9 years ago
456*85 divisible by 3. Find the smallest whole digit number.

A. 10 b. 84 c. 12 d. 21.

Give me the answer of this question.

Meghana said:   9 years ago
I am not getting this, please explain properly.

Phuntsho dorji said:   9 years ago
Why using addition symbol instead of multiplication?

Please anyone explain to me.

Vishnu said:   8 years ago
Good, thanks @Nikitha.

Fufh said:   8 years ago
But we can add all numbers.

Subha said:   9 years ago
You gave the best explanation @Nikitha.

@All. Please refer Nikitha's answer you will understand the solution.

Dev said:   8 years ago
Let the two numbers be a and b(a>b)
So A. T. Q
a-b=1365-----> [ eq no(1)]
Also;
b)a (6
- 6b
_____
15
______

Therefore;
From above we can say
a-6b=15-----> [eq no(2)]
Solving both equations we get;
b= 270[as per required].

Thanks.

Mridul said:   7 years ago
@All.

The rule which one is applied here is only applicable for 3, not for 4 or 5 etc.


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