Divisibility Test: Is 876 Divisible by 6?

Question

Determine if the following number is divisible by 6:

876 876

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Check divisibility by 2.
  • Step 2: Check divisibility by 3.
  • Step 3: Conclude divisibility by 6 based on Steps 1 and 2.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Check divisibility by 2.
The last digit of 876 is 6, which is an even number. Thus, 876 is divisible by 2.

Step 2: Check divisibility by 3.
The sum of the digits is 8+7+6=218 + 7 + 6 = 21.
Check if 21 is divisible by 3: divide 21÷3=721 \div 3 = 7, which is a whole number. Thus, 21 is divisible by 3, so 876 is also divisible by 3.

Step 3: Conclude divisibility by 6.
Since 876 is divisible by both 2 and 3, it is also divisible by 6.

Therefore, the number 876 is divisible by 6, and the answer to the problem is Yes.

Answer

Yes