Is 8478 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 8478 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 8478 divisible by 6?

For 8478 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 8478 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 8478, you see that 8478 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 8478 is 27, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 8478 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 8478 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 8478 by 6, you get 1413.

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