Is 261 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 261 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 261 divisible by 6?

For 261 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 261 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 261, you see that 261 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 261 is 9, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 261 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 261 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 261 by 6, you get 43.50.

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