Math Problem Statement

Given that 20251034B15A is a 12-digit number divisible by 21, find the minimum value of AB.

Solution

The problem states that the number 20251034B15A is a 12-digit number divisible by 21, and you are asked to find the minimum value of AB, where B and A are digits to be determined.

A number divisible by 21 must satisfy the divisibility rules for both 3 and 7:

1. Divisibility by 3:

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

The sum of the known digits in 20251034B15A is: 2+0+2+5+1+0+3+4+1+5=232 + 0 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 23 Thus, the sum of the digits is 23+B+A23 + B + A. For divisibility by 3: 23+B+A0(mod3)23 + B + A \equiv 0 \pmod{3}

2. Divisibility by 7:

We will check the divisibility by 7 using the entire number 20251034B15A once the digits for A and B are determined.

Approach:

To minimize AB, we need to find suitable values for A and B that satisfy both conditions.

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Here are a few related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What are the divisibility rules for different numbers (3, 7, 9, etc.)?
  2. How do we determine the minimum values for a set of digits under given conditions?
  3. Can the divisibility rule for 7 be applied directly to large numbers?
  4. What is the general approach for solving number puzzles involving multiple divisibility conditions?
  5. How do I approach similar math problems that involve unknown digits?

Tip: Always break the problem into parts and check the divisibility rules one step at a time.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Divisibility rules
Number theory

Formulas

Divisibility by 3: The sum of the digits must be divisible by 3
Divisibility by 7: Check entire number for divisibility by 7

Theorems

Divisibility rule for 3
Divisibility rule for 7

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11