Is 255 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 255 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 255 divisible by 6?

For 255 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 255 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 255, you see that 255 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 255 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 255 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 255 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 255 by 6, you get 42.50.

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