Question

34y is a 3-digit number which is divisible by 2 and y + 8 is a single digit number. Find the value of 34y divided by 4.

• A. 85
• B. 1360
• C. 340
• D. 344

Answer 1

The correct option is A 85

3xy is a 3-digit number and is divisible by 2. (given)
$\Rightarrow$ 34y is an even number.
$\Rightarrow$ Possible values of y = 0, 2 ,4, 6 and 8

y + 8 is a single digit number (given)
$\Rightarrow$ y = 0 is the only possible value.
Therefore, the number is 340.

$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{340}{4}$ = 85