Question

In the following number, replace * by the smallest number to make it divisible by 9:
65*5

Answer 1

Here, 6 + 5+ * + 5 = 16 + * should be a multiple of 9.
To be divisible by 9, the least value of * should be 2, i.e., 16 + 2 = 18, which is a multiple of 9. ( 1 mark )