If abc4d is divisible by 4, then d cannot be
2024
If abc4d is divisible by 4, then d cannot be
- A.
0
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
2
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Correct answer: D
Key rule: A number is divisible by 4 exactly when its last two digits form a number divisible by 4.
Apply the rule to the last two digits 4d:
If the last digit is 0, the last two digits are 40, and 40 is divisible by 4. So d = 0 is possible.
If the last digit is 4, the last two digits are 44, and 44 is divisible by 4. So d = 4 is possible.
If the last digit is 8, the last two digits are 48, and 48 is divisible by 4. So d = 8 is possible.
If the last digit is 2, the last two digits are 42, and 42 is not divisible by 4. So d = 2 is not possible.
Conclusion: The digits that can appear as d are 0, 4, or 8. Therefore, 2 cannot be the last digit.