Is 243 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 243 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 243 divisible by 6?

For 243 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 243 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 243, you see that 243 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 243 is 9, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 243 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 243 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 243 by 6, you get 40.50.

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