QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Maths

Prelims 2021

The number 3798125P3693798125P369 is divisible by 7. What is the value of the digit P?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Given: 3798125P3693798125P369 is divisible by 7

Let's express the given number in terms of triplets of digits, starting from the right, as follows: (37)(981)(25P)(369)(37) (981) (25P) (369)

Now, 36925P+98137=135025P37=131325P369-25P + 981 – 37 = 1350 – 25P – 37 = 1313 – 25P

By dividing 1313 by 7 we get 4 as remainder.

25P25P in the above equation should be in between 250 to 259. Now, 252 and 259 are divisible by 7. So, the number must be 252+4=256252 + 4 = 256.

Hence, value of P=6P = 6

Let's double check it: 1313256=10571313-256 = 1057 It is divisible by 7.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.

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