Q. When 335 is added to 5A7, the result is 8B2. 8B2 is divisible by 3. What is the largest possible value of A ?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
4
Explanation: 5A7 + 335 = 8B2
⇒ A → 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &
B → 5, 6, 7, 8,9
8B2 is exactly divisible by 3.
∴ 8 + B + 2 = multiple of 3
∴ B = 5 or 8 ⇒ A = 1 or 4
Explanation by: Kirti
5A7 + 335 = 8B2
⇒ A → 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &
B → 5, 6, 7, 8,9
8B2 is exactly divisible by 3.
∴ 8 + B + 2 = multiple of 3
∴ B = 5 or 8 ⇒ A = 1 or 4
⇒ A → 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &
B → 5, 6, 7, 8,9
8B2 is exactly divisible by 3.
∴ 8 + B + 2 = multiple of 3
∴ B = 5 or 8 ⇒ A = 1 or 4