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The number 1254216 is divisible by which of the following numbers?

  1. A
    8
  2. B
    11
  3. C
    5
  4. D
    16

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test the given options for the number 1254216:
Option A: Divisibility by 8

A number is divisible by 8 if its last three digits form a number divisible by 8.

Last 3 digits: 216

8
216

=27 (exactly divisible)

Therefore, the number is divisible by 8.

Option C: Divisibility by 5

The last digit must be 0 or 5. Here it is 6, so not divisible by 5.

Option B: Divisibility by 11

Sum of digits at odd places: 6+2+5+1=14

Sum of digits at even places: 1+4+2=7

Difference: 14−7=7 (not divisible by 11)

Option D: Divisibility by 16

Last four digits: 4216

16
4216

=263.5 (not fully divisible)

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

The number 1254216 is divisible by which of the following numbers?
A
8
B
11
C
5
D
16

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