I want to find a number that is divisible by three. I also want all of its digits to be 8s. Does my number exist?
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Brainteaser answer
Yes! If you add the digits of a number together and they are divisible by three, the original number is also divisible by three.
8 + 8 + 8 = 24 and 24 is divisible by three, so 888 is a solution to the puzzle!
There are also other solutions, including 888 888 and 888 888 888.
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