If n is an integer, then the least possible value of |8 - 9n| is?\nOptions:\n(A) 0\n(B) 1\n(C) 2\n(D) 3\n(E) 11 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:
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|8 - 9n| represents the distance between 8 and 9n on the number line. Now, the distance will be minimized when 9n, which is multiple of 9, is closest to 8. Multiple of 9 which is closest to 8 is 9 (for n = 1), so the least distance is 1: |8 - 9| = 1. So the answer is (B).
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