Question 25
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the smallest digit that can replace ☐ so that 7☐45 is divisible by 3?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A number is divisible by 3 when its digit sum is a multiple of 3.
; the next multiple of 3 is 18.
The smallest digit is .
Worth noting
5 (digit sum 21) and 8 (digit sum 24) also work, but the question asks for the smallest.
- Concept
- Missing digit for divisibility by 3
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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