If an 8-digit number 1862383Ais divisible by 22, find the value of A.a...
Given:
The eight-digit number is 1862383A.
Concept used:
Divisibility rule for 2: The last digit of any digit number is an even number.
Divisibility rule for 11: The difference for the sum of the digits in the odd and even places of the given number is 0 or divisible by 11.
Divisibility rule for 22: The required number is divisible by 2 and 11 then the number is divisible by 22.
Calculation:
Prime factorization of 22 = 2 × 11
As we know, If the required number 1862383A is divisible by 2 and 11 then the number is divisible by 22.
As per the divisibility rule for 2, the value of A must be an even number.
The possible value of A: 2, 4, 6, 8, 0
As per the divisibility rule for 11,
⇒ (8 + 2 + 8 + A) - (1 + 6 + 3 + 3) = 0 or multiple of 11
⇒ 18 + A - 13 = 0 or multiple of 11
⇒ 5 + A = 0 or multiple of 11
For 5 + A to be a multiple of 11, the value of A must be 6.
∴ The required value of A is 6.