Find the number nearest to 51462, that is divisible by 8.
- A51464
- B51468
- C51456
- D51480
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
To find the number nearest to 51462 divisible by 8, let us divide 51462 by 8:
51462÷8=6432 with a remainder of 6
Since the remainder is 6, the lower number divisible by 8 is:
51462−6=51456
The higher number divisible by 8 is:
51456+8=51464
Now, we compare the differences from 51462:
∣51462−51456∣=6
∣51462−51464∣=2
Since 2<6, the nearest number to 51462 divisible by 8 is 51464.
51462÷8=6432 with a remainder of 6
Since the remainder is 6, the lower number divisible by 8 is:
51462−6=51456
The higher number divisible by 8 is:
51456+8=51464
Now, we compare the differences from 51462:
∣51462−51456∣=6
∣51462−51464∣=2
Since 2<6, the nearest number to 51462 divisible by 8 is 51464.