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  1. A boy multiplied 987 by a certain number and obtained 559981 as his answer. If in the answer both 9 are wrong and the other digits are correct, then the correct answer would be:

    2. A.

    553681
    B.

    555181
    C.

    555681
    D.

    556581

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    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.

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