Question

Eddie wishes to donate $\$516$ among different orphanages in such a way that each orphange receives an equal sum of money. Among how many orphanges can he donate?

• A. 5
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. 12

Answer 1

The correct option is D 12

Using divisibilty rule for 3, 4, 12
we know that 516 is divisible by 3 ( $\because$ 5+1+6=12)
516 is divisible by 4 ( $\because$ last two digits "16" is divisible by 4)
If a number is divisible by 4 and 3, then the number is also divisible by 12, so 516 is also divisible by 12.
$\therefore$ Eddie can donate $\$516$ among 12 different orphanages equally.