If a number 774958A96B is divisible by 8 and 9, the respective values of A and B will be · ABC26GN0285
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Number System
If a number 774958A96B is divisible by 8 and 9, the respective values of $A$ and $B$ will be
(a)5 and 8
(b)7 and 8
(c)8 and 0
(d)None of these
Answer
Answer (as printed): C
Explanation
Since 774958A96B is divisible by 8, so the number 96B must be divisible by 8. So, B = 0, as 960 is divisible by 8. Now, 774958A960 is divisible by 9. So, (55 + A) must be divisible by 9. This happens when A = 8. Hence, A = 8 and B = 0.
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.