QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Maths

Prelims 2021

When a certain number is multiplied by 7, the product entirely comprises ones only (1111...). What is the smallest such number?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Method I:

As the number comprising of all 1's is obtained on multiplication by 7, so it means that 7 is the factor of that number.

Our answer will the smallest number comprising of all 1's that will be divisible by 7. So, let's check. Is 1 divisible by 7? – No Is 11 divisible by 7? – No Is 111 divisible by 7? – No Is 1111 divisible by 7? – No Is 11111 divisible by 7? – No Is 111111 divisible by 7? – Yes So, 111111/7=15,873111111/7 = 15,873

Method II:

Multiply the numbers given in the options by 7, and see which multiplication gives you a resultant comprising of all 1's.

Checking option (D):

15873×7=11111115873 \times 7 = 111111

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