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number theory intermediate
Problem
Let S be the statement "If the sum of the digits of the whole number is divisible by , then is divisible by ." A value of which shows to be false is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
For a counterexample, we need a number whose digit sum is divisible by , but which is not itself divisible by . satisfies these conditions, as but does not divide , so the answer is .
Final answer
B