Q31 / 57 · KVPY 2019 (SA) · Mathematics

Let N be the least positive integer such that whenever a non-zero digit c is written after the last digit of N, the resulting number is divisible by c. The sum of the digits of N is

  • Correct answer
    A
    9
  • B
    18
  • C
    27
  • D
    36

Solution

As N be the least positive integer and when a non-zero digit C is written after the last digit of N, the resulting number is divisible by C. So,10 N+C is divisible by C
∴10 N must be divisible by C Now, the least integer (N) which is divisible by digit 'C i.e. (1 to 9) must be L.C.M of {1,3,4,6,7,9}
=L.C.M of {4,7,9}=252=N
and sum of digits of number ' N is
 2+5+2=9 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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