Question

8.
What greatest number should be subtracted from 2546987 such that
difference becomes divisible by 3?
(A) 2546986 (B) 2546987 (C) 2546985
(E) None of these
(D) 2546984​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer should be (A)2546984.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you find the difference it would be 3 which is directly divisible by 3.Mark as brainiest.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D, 2546984 is the correct response.

given,

2546987, a positive integer

to find,

the greatest number to be subtracted from 2546987 such that

difference becomes divisible by 3

solution,

To find the greatest number which when subtracted from 2546987 leaves a remainder that is divisible by 3, we must find the smallest multiple of 3.

The smallest multiple of 3 = 3×1 = 3

let the required number be X

so,

2546987 - 3 = X

2546984  = X

therefore, the greatest number to be subtracted from 2546987 such that the difference becomes divisible by 3 is 2546984.

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