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  1. A 3-digit number 4a3 is added to another 3-digit number 984 to give a 4-digit number 13b7, which is divisible by 11. Then, (a + b) = ?

  2. A.

    10

    B.

    11

    C.

    12

    D.

    15

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    4 a 3  |
     9 8 4  }  ==> a + 8 = b  ==>  b - a = 8  
    13 b 7  |
    

    Also, 13 b7 is divisible by 11      (7 + 3) - (b + 1) = (9 - b)

       (9 - b) = 0

       b = 9

     (b = 9 and a = 1)     (a + b) = 10.


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