Is 8472 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 8472 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 8472 divisible by 6?

For 8472 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 8472 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 8472, you see that 8472 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 8472 is 21, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 8472 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 8472 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 8472 by 6, you get 1412.

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