SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 71

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

Find the number nearest to 51462, that is divisible by 8.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 51464.

Last 3 digits of 51462 → 462

462 ÷ 8 = 57.75 ⇒Not divisible

Nearest multiples of 8 around 462:

57 × 8 = 456

58 × 8 = 464

So, possible nearest numbers to 51462:

Replace last 3 digits with 456 → 51456

Or with 464 → 51464

But 51464 is near