SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 63

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

If the number 3727 x 4 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.

Last three digits = 7x4

We need to find the smallest value of x such that 7x4 is divisible by 8.

Checking for x = 0:

⇒ 704 ÷ 8 = 88, remainder = 0 (divisible)

Since 704 is divisible by 8 when x = 0, this is the smallest value.