Question

35,283 is divisible by 3. By rearranging the digits, find the largest possible number that is still divisible by 3

Answer 1

Answer:83,253

Explanation:

The number 35,283 is divisible by 3 if and only if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3. The sum of its digits is 3 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 3 = 21, which is divisible by 3.The largest possible number that can be formed by rearranging the digits of 35,283 is 83,253. The sum of its digits is 8 + 3 + 2 + 5 + 3 = 21, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, 83,253 is divisible by 3.