If the number 6788934a4 is divisible by 11, then find the smallest whole number in the place of a.

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  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 2

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Option 4 : 2
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Concept used:

If the difference in the sum of alternative digits of a number is divisible by 11, then that number is divisible by 11.

Calculation:

According to the question:

⇒ (6 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 4) - (7 + 8 + 3 + a) = 11

⇒ 31 - (18 + a) = 11

⇒ a = 2

∴ The correct answer is 2. 

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