SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

Which number among 98984, 98992, 98998, and 99008 is NOT divisible by 8?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 98998.

The number among 98984, 98992, 98998, and 99008 is NOT divisible by 8

The divisibility rule of 8 = if the last three numbers are zero or divisible by 8, the whole number is divisible by 8

Calculation

98984 is divisible by 8 because 984 is divided by 8

98992 is divisible by  8 because 992 is divided by 8

99008 is divisible by  8 because 008 is divided by 8

Hence, 98998 is not divisible by 8 because 998 is not divided by 8