Is 8487 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 8487 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 8487 divisible by 6?

For 8487 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 8487 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 8487, you see that 8487 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 8487 is 27, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 8487 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 8487 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 8487 by 6, you get 1414.50.

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