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The number 892547x2 is divisible by 9, what will be the value of x.1. 62. 93. 14. 8

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 8

Given:

The number 892547x2 is divisible by 9

Concept used:

If the number is divisible by 9, then sum of its digits is also divisible by 9.

Calculation:

As the number is divisible by 9 then,

8 + 9 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 7 + x + 2 is divisible by 9

 is divisible by 9

Nearest number to 37 which is divisible by 9 is 45

37 + x = 45

⇒ x = 45 – 37 = 8

Next nearest number is 54

37 + x = 54

⇒ x = 54 – 37 = 17

x cannot be 17 as it’s a two digit number

x is 8



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