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The discussion revolves around finding the largest nine-digit number using any nine of the ten digits (0-9) that is divisible by 11. The correct answer is identified as 987652413, with a user named dduardo credited for getting it right. Participants express confusion over the reasoning behind this solution and acknowledge misinterpretation of the question. The conversation highlights the challenge of the brain teaser and the importance of understanding the criteria for divisibility by 11. Ultimately, the focus remains on the correct answer and the reasoning behind it.
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Origionally Posted By Greg
Can you find the largest number possible containing any of 9 of 10 digits, considering 0 also a number, that is divisible by 11 without a reminder?

Origionally posted by Greg
987652413 is the answer, dduardo gets the point! :)

This was a Brain teaser question, and i have no idea whatsoever why this is the correct answer.

As i said in the thread title an uneducated mind
 
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Why not just check all combinations in a computer? It won't take very long.
 
I guess the idea was to find the biggest 9 digit number divisible by 11 that contains every digit only once.
Although I did't understood at first glance and answered 9999999999.
 
Origionally Posted By Guybrush
I guess the idea was to find the biggest 9 digit number divisible by 11 that contains every digit only once.

Yea, dunce here read the question wrong, like you.
 
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