Which single digit should replace the blank in the number 1_36 so that the number is divisible by 9?
8
Digit sum of 1_36: \(1+\_+3+6 = 10+\_\). For divisibility by 9, this sum must be a multiple of 9.
The nearest multiple of 9 reachable is 18, giving \(10+\_=18 \Rightarrow \_=8\).
Hence, the digit 8 should replace the blank.
If the number 6484a6 is divisible by 8, then find the least value of a.