Find a so that the statement is true.
A) 0
B) 6
C) 5
D) 3
E) 4

Question

Find a so that the statement is true. 
A) 0 
B) 6 
C) 5 
D) 3 
E) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the correct answer, we need to convert the hexadecimal number in the statement to decimal. The decimal equivalent of the first two digits (11) is 17, and the decimal equivalent of the last digit (cd) is 205. Calculating the sum of these three decimal numbers (17+205+a) should result in a multiple of 5. The only choice that makes this true is choice C, as 17+205+5=227, which is divisible by 5.

Find a So That the Statement Is True