Understand the divisibility rule for 3: A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.
Calculate the sum of the known digits: Add the digits of 4252746: 4+2+5+2+7+4+6=30
Determine the required sum for divisibility by 3: For the number to be divisible by 3, the total sum of its digits (including B) must be a multiple of 3.
Set up the equation: Let B represent the unknown digit. The total sum of the digits is 30+B. For divisibility by 3, 30+B must be divisible by 3.
Solve for possible values of B: Since 30 leaves a remainder of 0 when divided by 3, B must also be a multiple of 3 for 30+B to be divisible by 3. The possible values of B are 0, 3, 6, and 9.
Conclusion: There are 4 possible values for B (0, 3, 6, and 9) that make the number 4252746 B divisible by 3. Therefore, the correct answer is C. 4.