SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

Which of the following options is divisible by 11?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 28171

Concept Used :

Divisibility of 11 : If the difference between the sum of the odd digits  and the sum of the even digits  is divisible by 0 or  11,  the  number is also divisible by 11.

Explanation :

According to the given,

From option 1, 28171

⇒ (2 + 1 + 1) - (8 + 7) 

⇒ 5 - 15

⇒ -11 which is divisible by 11.

Hence 28171 is divisible by 11.