Is 489 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 489 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 489 divisible by 6?

For 489 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 489 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 489, you see that 489 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 489 is 21, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 489 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 489 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 489 by 6, you get 81.50.

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