SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

The number 429714 is divisible by:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 3 and 6.

Given number = 429714

Sum of digits = 4 + 2 + 9 + 7 + 1 + 4 = 27

27 is divisible by 3. So, 429714 is divisible by 3.

To be divisible by 6, the number must be divisible by both 2 and 3.

The last digit is 4, which is even. So, 429714 is divisible by 2.

It's also divisible by 3.

Then, 429,714 is divisible by 6.

Therefore, the number 4,29,714 is divisible by 3 and 6.