Math Problem Statement

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11 253614, 4126547, 542146,9076185

Solution

To determine which of the numbers is divisible by 11, we can apply the divisibility rule for 11. The rule states:

  • To check if a number is divisible by 11, find the difference between the sum of its digits in odd positions and the sum of its digits in even positions. If the result is divisible by 11 (or equals 0), then the number is divisible by 11.

Let's check each number:

  1. 253614

    • Odd positions: 2, 3, 1 → 2+3+1=62 + 3 + 1 = 6
    • Even positions: 5, 6, 4 → 5+6+4=155 + 6 + 4 = 15
    • Difference: 615=96 - 15 = -9
    • 9-9 is not divisible by 11, so 253614 is not divisible by 11.
  2. 4126547

    • Odd positions: 4, 2, 5, 7 → 4+2+5+7=184 + 2 + 5 + 7 = 18
    • Even positions: 1, 6, 4 → 1+6+4=111 + 6 + 4 = 11
    • Difference: 1811=718 - 11 = 7
    • 7 is not divisible by 11, so 4126547 is not divisible by 11.
  3. 542146

    • Odd positions: 5, 2, 4 → 5+2+4=115 + 2 + 4 = 11
    • Even positions: 4, 1, 6 → 4+1+6=114 + 1 + 6 = 11
    • Difference: 1111=011 - 11 = 0
    • Since the difference is 0, 542146 is divisible by 11.
  4. 9076185

    • Odd positions: 9, 7, 1, 5 → 9+7+1+5=229 + 7 + 1 + 5 = 22
    • Even positions: 0, 6, 8 → 0+6+8=140 + 6 + 8 = 14
    • Difference: 2214=822 - 14 = 8
    • 8 is not divisible by 11, so 9076185 is not divisible by 11.

Conclusion:

The number 542146 is divisible by 11.

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Tip: When checking divisibility by large numbers, factor them into primes for easier checks.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Divisibility Rules
Number Theory

Formulas

Divisibility rule for 11: the difference between the sum of digits in odd positions and the sum of digits in even positions must be divisible by 11

Theorems

Divisibility rule for 11

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8