As per the question,
Number 91876x2 is divisible by 72,
It means that it is individually divisible by 9 and 8 because $$72=8\times 9$$
Divisible by 8-
Any number is divisible by 8, if the last 3 digit of that particular number is divisible by 8.
So here, 6x2 will be divisible by 8 if, x=3 and 7.
Divisible by 9-
Any number is divisible by 9, if the sum of the digit of the number is divisible by 9.
So, here $$\Rightarrow 9+1+8+6+x+2=33+x$$
By taking x=3, the number will be divisible by 9.
Hence, x=3 will be the correct answer.
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