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A boy multiplied 987 by a certain number and obtained 559981 as his answer. If in the answer both 9 are wrong and the other digits are correct, then the correct answer would be:

Correct Answer: 555681

Explanation:

987 = 3 x 7 x 47

So, the required number must be divisible by each one of 3, 7, 47


553681 → (Sum of digits = 28, not divisible by 3)


555181 → (Sum of digits = 25, not divisible by 3)


555681 is divisible by 3, 7, 47.


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