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Find the single digit Q so that the number 3Q784 has a remainder of 6 when divided by 9.

 Nov 14, 2014

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 #5
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Subtract 6 from 3Q784 = 3Q778    then Q must be 2

Proof 3642*9 + 6 = 32784

 

 Nov 14, 2014
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A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

Can you find a digit Q such that  3 + Q + 7 + 8 + 4  is a multiple of 9? 

 Nov 14, 2014
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Oh yes, the nine's remainder rule! So the answer is five right?

 

Because: $${\mathtt{3}}{\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{7}}{\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{8}}{\mathtt{\,\small\textbf+\,}}{\mathtt{4}} = {\mathtt{22}}$$ and 27 is the next number divisible by nine, so five is the difference.

 Nov 14, 2014
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Oops, that wasn't you question; sorry!

First, subtract 6 from 3Q784 and then sum those digits to get a multiple of 9.

 Nov 14, 2014
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Remainder of 6 then...24...right?

 Nov 14, 2014
 #5
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Best Answer

Subtract 6 from 3Q784 = 3Q778    then Q must be 2

Proof 3642*9 + 6 = 32784

 

CPhill Nov 14, 2014

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