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A digit n > 3 is divisible by 3 but not divisible by 6. Which one of the following is divisible by 4?

Options

A

2n

B

3n

C

2n + 4

D

3n + 1

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Correct Answer :

Option D

3n + 1

Solution :

Correct Option: 3n + 1

Let us analyze the given condition for the digit n.

We are given that n>3, and n is a single digit divisible by 3, but not divisible by 6.


The single-digit numbers greater than 3 are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

From these digits, let us find the digits divisible by 3:


- 6 is divisible by 3, but 6 is also divisible by 6 (since 6 is even). Thus, n cannot be 6.
- 9 is divisible by 3 and is NOT divisible by 6 (since 9 is odd). Thus, n=9.

Now, let us test n=9 in each of the given options to determine which one is divisible by 4:


1. Option 1 (2n):

2n=2×9=18

18 is not divisible by 4 (18 ÷ 4 = 4 with a remainder of 2).


2. Option 2 (3n):

3n=3×9=27

27 is not divisible by 4 (27 is odd).


3. Option 3 (2n + 4):

2n+4=2(9)+4=18+4=22

22 is not divisible by 4 (22 ÷ 4 = 5 with a remainder of 2).


4. Option 4 (3n + 1):

3n+1=3(9)+1=27+1=28

28 is completely divisible by 4 (28÷4=7).


Therefore, the expression 3n + 1 is divisible by 4.

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