SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 115

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q115

If the number 8764x5 is divisible by 9, then find the least possible value of x where x is a two–digit number

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 15

If the number 8764x5 is divisible by 9

then the sum of the digits of this number is also divisible by 9

8 + 7 + 6 + 4 + x + 5 = 30 + x 

the least value of x = 15 then it is divisible by 9 completely.