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A single digit number n > 2 is divisible by 2 but not divisible by 4. Which one of the following is divisible by 6?

The correct answer is
9n

Let's solve the problem step by step to determine which expression among the options provided is divisible by 6.

Step 1: Understanding the conditions for divisibility by 6

For a number to be divisible by 6, it must be divisible by both 2 and 3. Let's analyze each case with the given criteria.

Step 2: Analyze the given condition

We are told that \(n\) is a single-digit number greater than 2, divisible by 2, but not divisible by 4. Therefore, possible values for \(n\) are 2, 6, 10, ... However, since 6 is a multiple of 4, the only suitable candidates are 2 and 6.

Upon eliminating non-single digit numbers and ensuring divisibility by 2 and not 4, the possible values of \(n\) are 2 and 6, but since it cannot be divisible by 4, the valid number \(n\) is 6.

Step 3: Evaluating options

Using \(n = 6\), examine each expression:

  • Option 1: 9n + 4
    Substituting \(n = 6\) gives: \(9 \times 6 + 4 = 54 + 4 = 58\). This is not divisible by 6.
  • Option 2: 6n + 7
    Substituting \(n = 6\) gives: \(6 \times 6 + 7 = 36 + 7 = 43\). This is not divisible by 6.
  • Option 3: 9n
    Substituting \(n = 6\) gives: \(9 \times 6 = 54\). This is divisible by 6.
  • Option 4: 5n + 3
    Substituting \(n = 6\) gives: \(5 \times 6 + 3 = 30 + 3 = 33\). This is not divisible by 6.

Conclusion:

Upon checking each option with \(n = 6\), the expression \(9n\) is the only one divisible by 6. Hence, the correct answer is 9n.

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