Is 291 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 291 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 291 divisible by 6?

For 291 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 291 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 291, you see that 291 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 291 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 291 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 291 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 291 by 6, you get 48.50.

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