Is 462 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 462 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 462 divisible by 6?

For 462 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 462 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 462, you see that 462 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 462 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 462 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 462 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 462 by 6, you get 77.

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