Is 231 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 231 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 231 divisible by 6?

For 231 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 231 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 231, you see that 231 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 231 is 6, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 231 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 231 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 231 by 6, you get 38.50.

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