Question

If the number x4738 is divisible by 9, what is the face value of x?

• A. 6
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 7

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5

A number will be divisible by 9, if the sum of all the digits of a number is multiple of 9. ⇒ x + 4 + 7 + 3 + 8 = 22 + x ⇒ Next nearest multiple of 9 = 27. ∴ Face value of x = 5