Multiple choice

Which of the following is divisible by 9?

  1. 32541679

  2. 32564872

  3. 32587416

  4. 32546874

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sum of digits of 32541679 = 37, which is not divisible by 9. Hence, the number is also not divisible by 9. Sum of digits of 32564872 = 37, which is not divisible by 9. Hence, the number is also not divisible by 9. Sum of digits of 32587416 = 36, which is divisible by 9. If the sum of the digits is divisible by 9, then the number itself is divisible by 9. Hence, 32587416 is divisible by 9. Sum of digits of 32546874 = 39, which is not divisible by 9. Hence, the number is also not divisible by 9.