Is 147 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 147 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 147 divisible by 6?

For 147 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 147 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 147, you see that 147 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 147 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 147 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 147 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 147 by 6, you get 24.50.

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