Is 431 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 431 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 431 divisible by 6?

For 431 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 431 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 431, you see that 431 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 431 is 8, which is not divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is not met.

Thus, 431 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 431 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 431 by 6, you get 71.83.

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