Question

Find the smallest number that must be added to 5981 to make it divisble by 8

Answer 1

you should add 3 .you can check it by dividing given no. by 5981 .

Answer 2

Answer:

3 must be added.

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly , divide the given number 5981 by 8 with long division method and note the remainder r.

Here, r =5 .

We also know a number is said to be completely divisible by another number , if it leaves zero remainder upon long division.

So , as to make 5981 completely divisible by 8, r should be 0.

here, r = 5, so add 3 so that r = 3+ 5 = 8, which is again divisible by 8. Hence leaves the remainder 0.

So, 3 must be added to 5981 to make it completely divisible by 8.

CHECK:  you can check this  by dividing 5981 + 3 = 5984 by 8.