SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 70

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q70

If 72*72 is divisible by 9, the missing * digit will be:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 0 or 9.

Sum of the digits = 7 + 2 + * + 7 + 2 = (18 + *) must be divisible by 9

If * = 0 then, 18 + * = 18 divisible by 9

If * = 9 then, 18 + 9 = 27 divisible by 9

Hence, the required value is 0 or 9.