SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

The greatest number which may replace * in the number 1190*6 to make the number divisible by 9 is :

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 1

We know that, for a number to be divisible by 9, the sum of its digits should be divisible by 9

So, for 1190*6 to be divisible by 9, the sum of its digits should be divisible by 9

Now,

1 + 1 + 9 + 0 + * + 6 = 17 + *

The closest number divisible by 9 is 18

Hence, * = 18 - 17

 = 1