Find the value of
3k
3
+4
such that the 6-digit number 310k0k is divisible by 6.
- A16
- B18
- C14
- D12
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
For a number to be divisible by 6, it must be simultaneously divisible by both 2 and 3.
1. Divisibility by 2:
The unit digit of the number must be even. The unit digit of 310k0k is k, so k must be an even single digit: k∈{0,2,4,6,8}.
2. Divisibility by 3:
The sum of the digits must be divisible by 3.
Sum of digits=3+1+0+k+0+k=4+2k
Let's test the even choices for k:
If k=0: Sum=4+2(0)=4 (not divisible by 3)
If k=2: Sum=4+2(2)=8 (not divisible by 3)
If k=4: Sum=4+2(4)=12 (divisible by 3) ⟹k=4 is a valid value.
If k=6: Sum=4+2(6)=16 (not divisible by 3)
If k=8: Sum=4+2(8)=20 (not divisible by 3)
Thus, k=4 is the unique solution.
Now, substitute k=4 into the target expression:
3k
3
+4
=
3(4)
3
+4
=
3(64)+4
=
192+4
=
196
=14
1. Divisibility by 2:
The unit digit of the number must be even. The unit digit of 310k0k is k, so k must be an even single digit: k∈{0,2,4,6,8}.
2. Divisibility by 3:
The sum of the digits must be divisible by 3.
Sum of digits=3+1+0+k+0+k=4+2k
Let's test the even choices for k:
If k=0: Sum=4+2(0)=4 (not divisible by 3)
If k=2: Sum=4+2(2)=8 (not divisible by 3)
If k=4: Sum=4+2(4)=12 (divisible by 3) ⟹k=4 is a valid value.
If k=6: Sum=4+2(6)=16 (not divisible by 3)
If k=8: Sum=4+2(8)=20 (not divisible by 3)
Thus, k=4 is the unique solution.
Now, substitute k=4 into the target expression:
3k
3
+4
=
3(4)
3
+4
=
3(64)+4
=
192+4
=
196
=14