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 3 of 6.

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

Please anyone explain to me.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Ramana said:   9 years ago
How it comes 22+ x? Please explain it.

Durga said:   9 years ago
Thanks, @Nikitha.

Kamal said:   9 years ago
Not understand the solution, please someone help me.

Pravas said:   9 years ago
Simple method-->divide the left-hand side number by 3, the remainder will be 1, then divide RHS number by 3 the remainder will be 0 as the number is divided by 3 so, place 2 before remainder 1, it will be 21 and divide by 3. That's solved.

Ex: 517/3 = 1 (remainder) * 324/3 = 0, So place 2 before 1 (remainder) = 21/3 = 7 (all are divided).


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