Find all possible values of y for which the number 53y1 is divisible by 3. Also, find each such number.

Here, our given number is 53y1, which is divisible by 3.


We know that if number is divisible by 3 only when sum of digits of given number is divisible by 3.


Hence, if 53y1 is divisible by 3, then,


5 + 3 + y + 1 = 0, 3, 6, 9,12,…


9 + y = multiple of 3.


Hence, y = (multiple of 3) – 9


Here, possible values for multiples of 3 are 9, 12, 15 and 18


Hence, y = 0, 3, 6 and 9


Hence, possible numbers are 5301, 5331, 5361 and 5391.


(In given answer, 5301 is not considered)


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