Divisibility Rule for 8

DIVISIBILITY RULE FOR 8

In a number, if the last three digits are zeros or the number formed by the last 3 digits is divisible by 8, then the given number is divisible by 8.

Example 1 :

Check whether 4328 is divisible by 8.

Solution :

In the given number 4328, the last three digits are not zeroes.

But, the number formed by the last three digits is 328 which is divisible by 8.

So, the given number 4328 is divisible by 8.

Example 2 :

Check whether 5432 is divisible by 8.

Solution :

In the given number 5432, the last three digits are not zeroes.

But, the number formed by the last three digits is 432 which is divisible by 8.

So, the given number 5432 is divisible by 8.

Example 3 :

Check whether 732000 is divisible by 8.

Solution :

In the given number 732000, the last three digits are zeroes.

So, the given number 732000 is divisible by 8.

Example 4 :

Check whether 82563 is divisible by 8.

Solution :

In the given number 82563, the last three digits are not zeroes.

And also, the number formed by the last three digits is 563 which is not divisible by 8.

So, the given number 82563 is not divisible by 8.