In this problem's solution, how is the first DFA obtained?

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The first Deterministic Finite Automaton (DFA) in the discussion is specifically designed to accept binary strings representing integers divisible by 5. The logic behind its implementation involves analyzing the decimal representation of numbers divisible by 5 and identifying patterns in binary input that correspond to these numbers. The second DFA mentioned is simply a reversal of the first DFA's transitions, which further emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure of the first DFA in relation to binary divisibility by 101.

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My question is what's the logic behind the first DFA's implementation?

I understand that the second DFA just has the arrows' direction reversed, but how does one come up with the first one? I know how DFAs work and have made other ones before; my problem is specifically this binary divisible by 101 stuff.

If someone could help me understand the logic, I would GREATLY appreciate it!
 
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s3a said:
My question is what's the logic behind the first DFA's implementation?

The first DFA is designed to accept bit strings for which ##int(w)## is divisible by 5. You can work with the decimal representations and think about the cases where a positive integer is divisible by 5 or not. What is the form of these numbers? Then start to design a DFA with these forms of numbers. Think about the input and the patterns that binary inputs imply for the decimal representation.
 

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