Find the number nearest to 34581 which is divisible by 9?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 34578.
Divisibility rule of 9: If the sum of all digits of a number is divisible by 9, the number is divisible by 9.
Sum of digits = 3 + 4 + 5 + 8 + 1 = 21
The nearest number which is divisible by 9 is obtained by subtracting 3 from the number, the sum will be then 18, which is divisible by 9.
Required number = 34581 - 3 = 34578