Multiple choice

If 18a71 is divisible by 3, where 'a' is a digit then the value of 'a' is

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3. Sum = 1+8+a+7+1 = 17+a. For 17+a to be divisible by 3, a must be 1 (18) or 4 (21) or 7 (24). Given options, 1 is correct.