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A number is divisible by 9 if?

  • A The last digit is 9
  • B The sum of digits is divisible by 9
  • C It ends in 0 or 9
  • D It is divisible by 3 only
Correct Answer: Option B — The sum of digits is divisible by 9
Explanation: A number is divisible by 9 when the sum of all its digits is divisible by 9. For example 729: 7+2+9=18 which is divisible by 9. Divisibility rules for 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 are important shortcuts saving significant time in competitive exam arithmetic and number theory questions.
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