Is 279 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 279 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 279 divisible by 6?

For 279 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 279 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 279, you see that 279 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 279 is 18, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 279 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 279 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 279 by 6, you get 46.50.

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