Question

If the number 91876*2 is completely divisible by 8, find the smallest appropriate integer that can fill *.

• A. 0
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3

For the number 91876*2 to be divisible by 8, the number formed by last three digits i.e. 6*2 should be divisible by 8.

We use trial and error method to verify where we assign numbers and examine the divisibility.

Under inspection, 632 is divisible by 8.

Thus, * = 3