Question

Replace* by the smallest digit to make the following numbers divisible by3. a) 53*35

Answer 1

the number that is replace by the smallest digit is 2 and the number is 53235 that is divisible by 3

Answer 2

Answer:

The smallest digit to make the number divisible by 3 is 53235.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Number $53*35$

To find : Replace * by the smallest digit to make the following numbers divisible by 3 ?

Solution :

Divisibility property of 3,

The number is divisible by 3 when the sum of number is divisible by 3.

The sum of the number is $5+3+*+3+5=16+*$

The least number which is added with 16 is divisible by 3 is 2.

As $16+2=18$ and 18 is divisible by 3 at 6.

Therefore, The smallest digit to make the number divisible by 3 is 53235.