Is 855 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 855 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 855 divisible by 6?

For 855 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 855 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 855, you see that 855 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 855 is 18, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 855 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 855 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 855 by 6, you get 142.50.

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