Question 31
MediumOriginal questionThe five-digit number 6☐432 is divisible by 11. What digit goes in the box?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Digits in odd places (1st, 3rd, 5th): . Digits in even places: .
The difference must be 0 or a multiple of 11.
So , giving .
Worth noting
Keep the digits in their own alternate groups; mixing up positions gives the wrong equation.
- Concept
- Missing digit for divisibility by 11
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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