Find the nearest number to 56586 which is exactly divisible

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Find the nearest number to 56586 which is exactly divisible by 552.

1. 58666
2. 56856
3. 58656
4. 85656

Correct Option: B

We divide 56586 by 552

∴ R = 282
D = 552
∴ D – R = 552 – 282 = 270
Here, (D – R) < R
So, we get the required number
by adding (D – R) to the dividend.
Therefore, the number nearest to 56586 that is exactly divisible by 552 is
56586 + 270 = 56856