SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

The greatest number which should be replace ‘*’ in the number 146*48 to make it divisible by 8 is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e 8.

Understanding/Application

For a number to be divisible by 8 the last 3 digits of the number should be divisible by 8.

From Option 1 -

Putting the value * = 8

Last 3 digits = 848

It is divisible by 8, thus the greatest value for * is 8.