If x and y are the two digits of the number 653xy such that this number is divisible by 80, then x + y = ?

Question: If x and y are the two digits of the number 653xy such that this number is divisible by 80, then x + y = ?
[A].

2 or 6

[B].

4

[C].

4 or 8

[D].

8

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

80 = 2 x 5 x 8

Since 653xy is divisible by 2 and 5 both, so y = 0.

Now, 653x is divisible by 8, so 13x should be divisible by 8.

This happens when x = 6.

x + y = (6 + 0) = 6.

If the number 42573 * is exactly divisible by 72, then the minimum value of * is:

Question: If the number 42573 * is exactly divisible by 72, then the minimum value of * is:

[A].

4

[B].

5

[C].

6

[D].

7

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

72 = 9 x8, where 9 and 8 are co-prime.

The minimum value of x for which 73x for which 73x is divisible by 8 is, x = 6.

Sum of digits in 425736 = (4 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 6) = 27, which is divisible by 9.

Required value of * is 6.