Is 838 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 838 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 838 divisible by 6?

For 838 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 838 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 838, you see that 838 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 838 is 19, which is not divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is not met.

Thus, 838 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 838 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 838 by 6, you get 139.67.

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