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A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9. Which digit should replace * in 24*71 to make it divisible by 9?

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  • A2
  • B3
  • C4
  • D5
Explanation

The sum of the digits is 2 + 4 + * + 7 + 1 = 14 + *. For the number to be divisible by 9, 14 + * must be a multiple of 9. The next multiple of 9 after 14 is 18. So, 14 + * = 18, which means * = 4.

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