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                                16.
If the number 517*324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the place of * will be:
 
                                    Answer: Option
                                                    Explanation:
                                                Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = (22 + x), which must be divisible by 3.
  x = 2.
Discussion:
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                        Surya said: 
                         
                        7 years ago
                
                Well done @Nikitha.
                
                        Manu said: 
                         
                        7 years ago
                
                Thank you @Nithya.
                
                        Ann mary said: 
                         
                        6 years ago
                
                Thanks @Nikitha.
                
                        Premita Tamang said: 
                         
                        6 years ago
                
                Answer is 2, because 22 is not divided by 3.
So we have to add 2 with 22 the answer becomes 24 which can be easily divided by 3.
                So we have to add 2 with 22 the answer becomes 24 which can be easily divided by 3.
                        Mariya said: 
                         
                        6 years ago
                
                How X =2? Explain in detail.
                
                        Priya said: 
                         
                        5 years ago
                
                Thanks @Nikitha.
                
                        Shahadat Shikder said: 
                         
                        4 years ago
                
                Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = (22 + 2) =24, which must be divisible by 3.
So, x = 2.
                So, x = 2.
                        Krish said: 
                         
                        1 decade ago
                
                We can't understand clearly give me a correct notes.
                
                        Suresh said: 
                         
                        2 decades ago
                
                How can we divide (22+x) by 3 ?
                
                        Ramakrishna said: 
                         
                        2 decades ago
                
                Not understanding me explain me properly.
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