document.write( "Question 1196732: What is the largest possible value of 'm' in 653m2 such that it is divisible by 3? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Comment from student : Hello Madam, Yes, I have tried this: 6+5+3+M+2=16+M So M can be 2,5,8... that can be divisible by 3.
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Now strain your mind a bit more and choose   M = 8 - - - it will provide you the maximum possible value.\r
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