Question

Which is the smallest number that can be subtracted from 7261 to make it divisible by 8?

• A. 1
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 7

Answer 1

The correct option is C 5

Any number is divisible by 8, if the number formed by last three digits of the given number is divisible by 8.
Last three digits of the given number are 261.
8 x 32 = 256
So, 261 when divided by 8 gives 5 as a reminder.
Hence when 5 is subtracted from 7261, the number becomes divisible by 8.
So, option ‘c’ is correct.