CSATNumber System & SeriesDigits Arithmetic2020

Let XYZ be a three-digit number, where (X + Y + Z) is not a multiple of 3. Then (XYZ + YZX + ZXY) is not divisible by

A

3

B

9

C

37

D

(X + Y + Z)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. **Identify the Pattern from PYQs**: Just like the 2017 questions regarding 3-digit numbers [1] [3], the first step is to stop viewing 'XYZ' as a word and view it algebraically. We write XYZ as $10

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