Is 831 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 831 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 831 divisible by 6?

For 831 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 831 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 831, you see that 831 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 831 is 12, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 831 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 831 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 831 by 6, you get 138.50.

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