Is 282 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 282 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 282 divisible by 6?

For 282 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 282 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 282, you see that 282 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 282 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 282 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 282 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 282 by 6, you get 47.

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