Question

what least number should be subtracted from the following number to make them divisible by 3(a)2825 (b)856291​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) 2

(b) 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2+8+2+5 = 17

To make it 15 subtract 2.

2825-2 = 2823

2823 is divisible by 3

So, tbe answer is 2.

8+5+6+2+9+1 = 31

To make it 30 subtract 1.

856291 - 1 = 856290

856290 is divisible by 3.

So, the answer is 1.