Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 65)
65.
If the number 42573 * is exactly divisible by 72, then the minimum value of * is:
4
5
6
7
8
Answer: Option
Explanation:

72 = 9 x8, where 9 and 8 are co-prime.

The minimum value of x for which 73x for which 73x is divisible by 8 is, x = 6.

Sum of digits in 425736 = (4 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 6) = 27, which is divisible by 9.

Required value of * is 6.

Discussion:
17 comments Page 2 of 2.

Sathya said:   5 years ago
How 73x will came in solving x = 6? Please explain this step.
(1)

RamPavan said:   1 decade ago
Good problem and Easy for solving is also available.

M. usha said:   4 years ago
I got confused, Could anyone please explain clearly?
(3)

Nandini said:   6 years ago
How 6 will be the answer? please explain.

Koti Ch said:   10 years ago
May I know about co prime numbers?

Vinod said:   7 years ago
Why should a take 6 and 73x?

Shree said:   8 years ago
425736/72 =6.


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