Arrange 4, 2, 3, 1 to Form a Divisible by 4 Number

Divisibility Rules with Number Arrangement

Rearrange the following digits to that they form a number divisible by 4:

4, 2, 3 , and 1.

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00:00 Compose a number that is divisible by 4
00:03 A number where its last 2 digits are divisible by 4, is divisible by 4
00:10 Using this method, we'll go through all numbers and eliminate accordingly
00:38 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Rearrange the following digits to that they form a number divisible by 4:

4, 2, 3 , and 1.

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we will apply the divisibility rule for 4:

A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its last two digits is divisible by 4. Therefore, we need to consider pairs from the digits 1,2,3,1, 2, 3, and 44 that can form numbers divisible by 4. Let's list them:

  • 12: Not divisible by 4.
  • 21: Not divisible by 4.
  • 32: Divisible by 4 (32÷4=832 \div 4 = 8).
  • 42: Divisible by 4 (42÷4=10.542 \div 4 = 10.5 - Incorrect!).

From the list above, the only pair that forms a number divisible by 4 is 3232. By setting the last two digits as 3232, we use the remaining digits 11 and 44 as the preceding two digits to form the complete number.

Possible numbers using this order include x132x132, where xx is any combination of the remaining 1,41, 4.

Let's attempt to form a number:
Arrange 3,1,2,43, 1, 2, 4: 3131 and 2424, yielding 3124.
Verify if it matches our condition as laid in the answer choices.

Looking through our options, only 31243124 fits a number divisible by 4.

Thus, the number 3124 fulfills the condition of divisibility by 4.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 3124 3124 .

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Final Answer

3124

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Divisibility by 4: Only the last two digits determine divisibility by 4
  • Technique: Check which digit pairs divide by 4: 24÷4=6, 32÷4=8
  • Check: Verify final number: 3124÷4=781 with no remainder ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Checking if the entire number divides by 4
    Don't divide the whole 4-digit number by 4 = unnecessary work and confusion! The divisibility rule states only the last two digits matter. Always focus on just the final two digits to determine divisibility by 4.

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Is the number 43 divisible by 4?

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Why do only the last two digits matter for divisibility by 4?

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This works because 100 is divisible by 4! Since any number can be written as (hundreds × 100) + (last two digits), and 100÷4=25, only the last two digits affect divisibility by 4.

Do I need to check every possible arrangement?

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No way! Start by finding which two-digit combinations from your digits are divisible by 4. Then arrange the remaining digits in front of those pairs.

What if multiple digit pairs work for the last two positions?

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Great! That means you have multiple correct answers. In this problem, both 24 and 32 work, giving us options like 1324, 1432, 3124, etc.

How do I quickly check if a two-digit number divides by 4?

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  • Memorize common ones: 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36...
  • Quick division: If it divides evenly with no remainder, it works!
  • Pattern recognition: Even tens digit + even ones digit often work

What if none of my digit pairs work?

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Then it's impossible to create a number divisible by 4 with those digits! But double-check your work - you might have missed a valid pair or made a calculation error.

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