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How many 9's are followed by and preceded by numbers divisible by 2?

89653596834965269737294137941734

98453976153195742968532957489451

A. 12
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
E. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

8965359683496526973729413794173498
453976153195742968532957489451

In the given series, there are six 9's followed by and preceded by number divisible by 2.