SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

If the number 1005x4 is completely divisible by 8, then the smallest integer in place of x will be?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 0

A number is divisible by 8 if its last 3 digits form a number divisible by 8.

Last 3 digits = 5x4

Check divisibility by 8:

504 ÷ 8 = 63 

514 ÷ 8 = 64.25 

524 ÷ 8 = 65.5 

544 ÷ 8 = 68

Smallest x = 0