Math Problem Statement

Fill in the blanks in the number below to make a four-digit number that is divisible by 4, by 5, and by 9. The number is 57__.

Solution

To solve this problem, let’s analyze the criteria required for the four-digit number, which is presented as 57__57\_\_:

  1. Divisibility by 4: For a number to be divisible by 4, its last two digits must form a number that is divisible by 4.

  2. Divisibility by 5: For a number to be divisible by 5, its last digit must be 0 or 5.

  3. Divisibility by 9: For a number to be divisible by 9, the sum of its digits must be a multiple of 9.

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's denote the missing digits as AA and BB, forming the number 57AB57AB.

  1. Checking divisibility by 5:

    • Since the last digit BB must be 0 or 5, we’ll test cases where B=0B = 0 and B=5B = 5.
  2. Checking divisibility by 4:

    • If B=0B = 0, the number 57A057A0 needs the last two digits A0A0 to be divisible by 4.
    • If B=5B = 5, the number 57A557A5 has last two digits A5A5, which can’t be divisible by 4 (since 05, 15, 25, etc., are not divisible by 4).
    • So, we conclude that B=0B = 0 to meet this condition.
  3. Checking divisibility by 9:

    • Now, with B=0B = 0, we have 57A057A0.
    • The sum of the digits must be a multiple of 9: 5+7+A+0=12+A5 + 7 + A + 0 = 12 + A.
    • For 12+A12 + A to be a multiple of 9, AA must be 6 (since 12+6=1812 + 6 = 18, and 18 is a multiple of 9).

Conclusion

The number that satisfies all conditions is 5760.

Would you like a detailed breakdown of each divisibility rule, or do you have any questions about this solution?


Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What other combinations of numbers could create a four-digit number divisible by different sets of numbers?
  2. How can you quickly check if a number is divisible by 4, 5, or 9 without doing extensive calculations?
  3. How do the divisibility rules apply to numbers with more than four digits?
  4. Could this method be extended to check divisibility for more than three conditions?
  5. What patterns do numbers divisible by both 4 and 9 tend to follow?

Tip: To quickly determine divisibility by 9, always check if the sum of the digits is a multiple of 9; it’s a helpful shortcut!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Divisibility Rules
Number Theory

Formulas

A number is divisible by 4 if its last two digits form a number divisible by 4.
A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is 0 or 5.
A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is a multiple of 9.

Theorems

Divisibility Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8