SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 54

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 120?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 170280

To determine if a number is divisible by 120, it must be divisible by 2, 3, and 5.

Divisibility by 2: The last digit of 170280 is 0, which is even, so it's divisible by 2.

Divisibility by 5: The last digit is 0, so it's divisible by 5.

Divisibility by 3: The sum of the digits (1 + 7 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 0) is 18, which is divisible by 3, so the number is divisible by 3.