Determine the check digit that should be appended to the American Express Travelers Cheque identification number 483920381.
A) 2
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

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To calculate the check digit, we need to first add up all the digits in the identification number:
4 + 8 + 3 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 3 + 8 + 1 = 38
Next, we multiply this sum by 9:
38 x 9 = 342
The check digit is then the ones digit of this product, which is 2. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 7.

Determine the Check Digit That Should Be Appended to the American