SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

What should replace * in the number 94*2357, so that number is divisible by 11?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 3.

Understanding/Application

If the number 94*2357 is divisible by 11 then the difference of sum of all alternative digits will be either 0 or divisible by 11 

9 - 4 + * - 2 + 3 - 5 + 7 = 0

19 + * - 11 = 0

(*) = - 8 

or * = 11 - 8 = 3