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    Question

    What is the maximum value of (a + b) if '5a346b8' is

    divisible by 12?
    A 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A number is divisible by 12 if it divisible by both 3 and 4.

    A number is divisible by 4 when last two digits of the number is divisible by 4.

    'b8' is divisible by 4 when 'b' = 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8

    Since, we have to find maximum value, so 'b' = 8.

    A number is divisible by 3 when sum of its digit is divisible by 3.

    So, (5 + a + 3 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 8) = (34 + a) must be divisible by 3.

    So, 'a' = 2, 5 or 8

    Since, we have to find maximum value, so 'a' = 8.

    Therefore, required value = 8 + 8 = 16

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