How to Test if a Number is Evenly Divisible by 8
Learn how to tell if a number is evenly divisible by eight.
By
Jason Marshall, PhD
Jason Marshall, PhD
September 28, 2011
1 minute read
To test whether or not a number is evenly divisible by 8, check to see if the number formed by its last three digits is evenly divisible by 8. If it is, then the entire number is evenly divisible by 8 too.
For more, see How to Tell If a Number is Divisible by 7, 8, or 9
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About the Author
Jason Marshall is the author of The Math Dude’s Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra. He provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most math-phobic person looking forward to working out whatever math problem comes their way.