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222333+333222 is divisible by which of the following numbers?

Options

A

2 and 3 but not 37

B

3 and 37 but not 2

C

2 and 37 but not 3

D

2, 3 and 37

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Correct Answer :

Option B

3 and 37 but not 2

Solution :

The correct option is 3 and 37 but not 2.

Let us analyze the divisibility of the expression E=222333+333222 by 2, 3, and 37 step-by-step.

1. Divisibility by 2:
We examine the parity (even or odd nature) of each term in the sum:
The number 222 is even, so any positive integer power of it, 222333, is also even.
The number 333 is odd, so any positive integer power of it, 333222, is also odd.
The sum of an even number and an odd number is always odd:
Even+Odd=Odd
Since E is an odd number, it is not divisible by 2.

2. Divisibility by 3:
Let us check the terms modulo 3:
For the first term, we sum the digits of 222: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6, which is divisible by 3. Thus, 2220(mod3). This means:
22233303330(mod3)
For the second term, we sum the digits of 333: 3 + 3 + 3 = 9, which is divisible by 3. Thus, 3330(mod3). This means:
33322202220(mod3)
Therefore, the sum modulo 3 is:
E0+00(mod3)
This confirms that the expression is divisible by 3.

3. Divisibility by 37:
Let us analyze the base numbers 222 and 333:
Notice that 222=6×37 and 333=9×37.
Since both bases are multiples of 37, we have:
2220(mod37) and 3330(mod37)
Raising these to their respective powers yields:
22233303330(mod37)
33322202220(mod37)
Thus, the sum modulo 37 is:
E0+00(mod37)
This confirms that the expression is divisible by 37.

Conclusion:
The expression 222333+333222 is divisible by 3 and 37, but it is not divisible by 2.

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