Question

The number 98754256 is divisible by:

• A. 4
• B. 8
• C. 4 and 8
• D. 4, 8 and 12

Answer 1

The correct option is C

4 and 8

1) Number formed by last 2 digits = 56
56 is divisible by 4. So 98754256 is divisible by 4.

2) Number formed by last 3 digits = 256
256 is divisible by 8. So, 98754256 is divisible by 8.

3) 12 = 2 $\times$ 2 $\times$ 3
The number 98754256 is divisible by 2, but not divisible by 3 as sum of digits which is 46 is not divisible by 3. So, 98754256 is not divisible by 12.
The number 98754256 is divisible by both 4 and 8