Question

SSC Test Questions

A boy multiplies 987 by a certain number and obtains 559981 as his answer. If in the answer, both 9's are wrong but the other digits are correct, then the correct answer will be :

Answer 1

987 = 3 x 7 x 47
So, the required number must be divisible by each one of 3, 7, 47
553681  (Sum of digits = 28, not divisible by 3)
555181  (Sum of digits = 25, not divisible by 3)
555681 is divisible by 3, 7, 47.