SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 60

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

For what value of A, 2545A is divisible by 8?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 6.

Divisibility rule of 8:- An integer is divisible by 8 only if three consecutive digits are all either 000 or constitute a number divisible by 8.

2545A is divisible by 8

Then, 45A must be divisible by 8

⇒ A = 6

⇒ 456/8 = 57

So, 25456 is divisible by 8

Hence, the value of A is 6