The largest number less than 1000 that is divisible by 8 is 992.
To find the largest number less than 1000 that is divisible by 8, you can start by dividing 1000 by 8. This will give you a quotient of 125, with no remainder, meaning 1000 is divisible by 8. The question is asking for the largest number *less* than 1000 so the result of this division is not the right answer. Therefore, you have to go down one multiple of 8. By taking away one multiple of 8 from 1000 (or multiplying 124 by 8) you will find the answer, 992.
Here's how we can confirm this:
- Dividing 1000 by 8: 1000 ÷ 8 = 125 (This shows that 1000 is perfectly divisible by 8, but we need the largest number less than 1000).
- Subtracting 8 from 1000: 1000 - 8 = 992.
- Confirming divisibility: 992 ÷ 8 = 124 (This confirms that 992 is divisible by 8).
Therefore, 992 is the largest number below 1000 that can be divided evenly by 8.
According to the reference, the largest number less than 1000 that is divisible by 8 is indeed 992.
