Question 20
EasyOriginal questionWhich of the following numbers is divisible by 11?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Rule for 11: the difference between the sum of alternate digits must be 0 or a multiple of 11.
7,381: , a multiple of 11.
2,845 gives , 4,617 gives , and 6,473 gives .
Worth noting
A difference of 11 (not just 0) also passes the test: .
- Concept
- Divisibility rule for 11
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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