If the number 517*324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole…
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If the number 517*324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the place of * will be:
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: C
Divisibility rule of 3 says that sum of all digits of the given number must be divisible by 3.
Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = (22 + x), which must be divisible by 3.
Therefore, x = 2.