CSATNumber System & SeriesDigits Arithmetic2019

Number 136 is added to 5B7 and the sum obtained is 7A3, where A and B are integers. It is given that 7A3 is exactly divisible by 3. The only possible value of B is

A

2

B

5

C

7

D

8

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Let's solve this like a smart student who has analyzed the 2018 paper [60]. 1. **Look at the Hundreds Column:** We have $1 ( ext{from } 136) + 5 ( ext{from } 5B7)$. Normally, $1 + 5 = 6$. But the res

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