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Q. When 335 is added to 5A7, the result is 8B2. 8B2 is divisible by 3. What is the largest possible value of A ?

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 4
  • (C) 2
  • (D) 8
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Admin

5A7 + 335 = 8B2

⇒ A → 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &

B → 5, 6, 7, 8,9

8B2 is exactly divisible by 3.

∴ 8 + B + 2 = multiple of 3

∴ B = 5 or 8 ⇒ A = 1 or 4

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