Is 588 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 588 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 588 divisible by 6?

For 588 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 588 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 588, you see that 588 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 588 is 21, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 588 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 588 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 588 by 6, you get 98.

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