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:
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Suma said:   3 years ago
The divisibility rule of 3 is to add all the digits, that number should be divisible by 3.

Here 5+1+7+*+3+2+4 = 22+*.

If we add 2 to it, then22+2 = 24.
Where 24 is divisible by 3.
Therefore, the value of * is 2.
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Kyomuhendo Catherine said:   2 months ago
Thank you, everyone, l have understood the answer.
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