Is 480 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 480 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 480 divisible by 6?

For 480 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 480 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 480, you see that 480 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 480 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 480 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 480 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 480 by 6, you get 80.

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