SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

Find the greatest number 23a68b, which is divisible by 3 but NOT divisible by 9.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 239685

We have given a number that is 23a68b.

The number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits of the number is divisible by 3.

The number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits of the number is divisible by 9.

So,

2 + 3 + a + 6 + 8 + b =19 + a + b