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The smallest number that can be added to 56789 to make it divisible by 345 is x. What is the sum of the digits of x?

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RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
10

The problem asks us to find the smallest number, let's call it \(x\), that can be added to 56789 to make the sum divisible by 345. After finding \(x\), we need to calculate the sum of its digits.

Finding the Remainder

First, we divide 56789 by 345 to find the remainder.

Using division: \(56789 \div 345\)

\(56789 = 345 \times 164 + 209\)

The remainder when 56789 is divided by 345 is 209.

Calculating the Smallest Number to Add (x)

To make the number 56789 divisible by 345, we need to add a number that completes the next multiple of 345. The current remainder is 209. The amount needed to reach the next multiple of 345 is calculated as:

\(x = \text{Divisor} - \text{Remainder}\)

\(x = 345 - 209\)

\(x = 136\)

So, the smallest number \(x\) that can be added is 136.

Sum of Digits of x

Finally, we need to find the sum of the digits of \(x\).

\(x = 136\)

Sum of digits = \(1 + 3 + 6 = 10\).

Conclusion

The sum of the digits of \(x\) is 10.

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