Find the least value of (A + B) if the number 27B58A4 is completely divisible by 88.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2
Given that
The number 27B58A4 is completely divisible by 88
It means this number is also divisible by 11 and 8
For divisible by 8, the last 3 digits are divided by 8
then 8A4 is divided by 8, hence A = 2
For divisible by 11, The differences of the sum of odd places digits to the even places digits are zero or divided by 11.
(2 + B + 8 + 4) - (7 + 5 + 2) = B
hence, B = 0
Thus, the least value of (A + B) = 2 + 0 = 2