Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

The whole number nearest to 457 and divisible by 11 is

(a) 450 (b) 451 (c) 460 (d) 462

Answer 1

The numbers 450 and 460 are not divisible by 11.

Now, both the numbers 451 and 462 are divisible by 11.

Distance between 457 and 451 on the number line = 457 − 451 = 6

Distance between 457 and 462 on the number line = 462 − 457 = 5

Thus, the whole number nearest to 457 and divisible by 11 is 462.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).