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Find the largest value of k such that a 6-digit number 450k1k is divisible by 3.

  1. A
    7
  2. B
    9
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    6

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

For a number to be divisible by 3, the sum of its digits must be a multiple of 3.
Sum of digits=4+5+0+k+1+k=10+2k
Since k is a single-digit number, k∈{0,1,2,…,9}. We need to find the largest possible value of k such that 10+2k is divisible by 3.

Let's test the largest single digits for k:

If k=9: Sum=10+2(9)=28 (not divisible by 3)

If k=8: Sum=10+2(8)=26 (not divisible by 3)

If k=7: Sum=10+2(7)=24 (divisible by 3 ✓)

Thus, the largest value of k is 7.

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Find the largest value of k such that a 6-digit number 450k1k is divisible by 3.
A
7
B
9
C
8
D
6

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