Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e 8765001.
| Understanding/Application |
| If a number is divisible by 3, the sum of the digits of the number should be multiple of 3. |
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Sum of digits of the number 8765001 = 8 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 27 Sum of the digits of the number 8703541 = 8 + 7 + 0 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 28 Sum of the digits of the number 8703572 = 8 + 7 + 0 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 2 = 32 Sum of the digits of the number 8703593 = 8 + 7 + 0 + 3 + 5 + 9 + 3 = 35 Clearly, 27 is multiple by 3, so 8765001 is divisible by 3. |