Question

What should be the smallest integer in place of * if the number 502*693 is exactly divisible by 9?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 0

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2

Given: Here we have to find the value of * such that 502*693 is divisible by 9. Concept used: Divisibility law of 9 ⇒ A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digit is divisible by 9. Calculations: The number 502*693 is divisible by 9, so ⇒ 5 + 0 + 2 + * + 6 + 9 + 3 ⇒ 25 + * If we put * = 2, then number become divisible by 9. ⇒ 25 + 2 ⇒ 27 ∴ 2 will be in place of * in the number 502*693.