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In each of the following numbers, replace * by the smallest number to make it divisible by 3

27*4


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Solution

Using divisibility rule of 3:

To make given number divisible by 3, the sum of the digits should be divisible by 3

Sum of digits of 27*4=2+7+*+4=13

Number greater than 13 which is divisible by 3 is 15

So, we have to add 2 to 13 to get 15

Hence, we need to replace *by 2.


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