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21.
Which of the following number is divisible by 24 ?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
24 = 3 x8, where 3 and 8 co-prime.
Clearly, 35718 is not divisible by 8, as 718 is not divisible by 8.
Similarly, 63810 is not divisible by 8 and 537804 is not divisible by 8.
Consider option (D),
Sum of digits = (3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 6) = 27, which is divisible by 3.
Also, 736 is divisible by 8.
3125736 is divisible by (3 x 8), i.e., 24.
Discussion:
56 comments Page 5 of 6.
Dhruv said:
1 decade ago
5+4+7+8+0+4 is not divisible by 3.
Muni said:
1 decade ago
Simply you can do this in this way:
Let factor of 24=4*6.
So just check whether the last two digits are divided by 4 and 6 both then you'll get the answer easily.
Let factor of 24=4*6.
So just check whether the last two digits are divided by 4 and 6 both then you'll get the answer easily.
Syama said:
1 decade ago
547804 is divisible by 2,3,4 then why its not divisible by 24.. can u explain?
Rafi said:
1 decade ago
3+5+7+1+8 = 24 sum of digit is divisible by 24 then why this not an answer?
Anil said:
1 decade ago
@Rafi ...think dude among four option only one should be divisible by 24.
So 3*8 or 3 into 8..is coprime and then see the divisibility of 3 and 8.
So 3*8 or 3 into 8..is coprime and then see the divisibility of 3 and 8.
Munir baloch said:
10 years ago
3+5+7+1+8=24 also divisible then why not answer?
Sara said:
10 years ago
I don't understand it please clear my doubt.
Raj said:
10 years ago
Could please any one give clear explanation? Just give me the shortcut method.
Paramjeet said:
9 years ago
As @Malik said.
For example:- If the last digit of any number is 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 then it is fully divided by 2 for example 63470.
That's ok but, what is the last three digit formula for dividing by 8?
For example:- If the last digit of any number is 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 then it is fully divided by 2 for example 63470.
That's ok but, what is the last three digit formula for dividing by 8?
Bibek Ranjan Patnaik said:
9 years ago
Both options (c) and (d).
24 = 2 * 3 * 4.
So option (c) 537804 also fulfills all the criteria. It is divisible by 2, 3 and 4. So it also can be the correct answer.
And Please explain why the only (d) option is cited correct?
24 = 2 * 3 * 4.
So option (c) 537804 also fulfills all the criteria. It is divisible by 2, 3 and 4. So it also can be the correct answer.
And Please explain why the only (d) option is cited correct?
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