SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 9?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 83061.

Divisibility rule of 9: if the sum of digits of the number is divisible by 9, then the number itself is divisible by 9.

Option 1: 83061

8 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 1 = 18 divisible by 9

Option 2: 29568

2 + 9 + 5 + 6 + 8 = 30 not divisible by 9

Option 3: 78432

7 + 8 + 4 + 3 + 2 = 24 not divisible by 9

Option 4: 47695

4 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 5 = 31 not divisible by 9