SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL Tier II - 3 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q14

The number 2918245 is divisible by which of the following numbers?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 11

Check the options one by one

Option 1 we check the divisibility rule of 3 

The sum of digits are also divisible by 3 

2+ 9 +1+8+2+4+5 = 31 which is not divided by 3

Option 2 we the divisible by 11

The differences between the even places values and odd place values is 0 or divided by 11 

(2+ 1 + 2 + 5) - (9 + 8 + 4) = 11 which is divided by 11

Hence, 2918245 is divided by 11