SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

If a 8-digit number 30x558y2 is divisible by 88, then the value of (6x + 6y) is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 2 i.e. 42.

Concept

Understanding

Application

For divisibility by 88, number should be divisible by 11 and 8 both.

30x558y2 is divisible by 88

For divisible by 88 it will be divisible by 11 and 8.

⇒ 3 + x + 5 + y = 0 + 5 + 8 + 2

⇒ x + y = 7

⇒ 6(x + y) = 42

⇒ (6x + 6y) = 42