Question

A six-digit number 11p9q4 is divisible by 24. Then the greatest possible value for (p + q) is

A 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 78 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

11p9q4   will be divisible by 24 = 8 × 3 As we know the divisibility rule of 8 and 3 so, take the maximum value of p and q from 1 to 9. p = 7 and q = 8 the value of p q = 7+8 = 15

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