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If the number 481*673 is completely divisible by 9, what is the the smallest whole number
in place of *?


Options:
A .  3
B .  7
C .  5
D .  9
Answer: Option B

Let x be the smallest whole number in place of *
Given that 481*673 to be completely divisible by 9,
=> (4 + 8 + 1 + x + 6 + 7 + 3) is divisible by 9 (Reference : Divisibility by 9)
=> (29 + x) is divisible by 9
x should be the smallest whole number, Hence, (29 + x) = 36
=> x = 36 - 29 = 7




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