SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

An 11-digit number 7823326867X is divisible by 18. What is the value of X?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2.

Given that

7823326867X is divisible by 18

Concept used

Divisibility rule of 18 : A number is divisible by 18 if it is divisible by two and nine.

Calculation

The possible value of X is an even digit number divisible by 2

The sum of digits of given number = 7 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 7 + X = 52 + X

For divisible by 9, the value will be 2

Hence, the given number is divided by 18 when X = 2