Is 861 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 861 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 861 divisible by 6?

For 861 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 861 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 861, you see that 861 is an odd number, which means that the first criteria is not met.

The sum of the digits in 861 is 15, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 861 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 861 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 861 by 6, you get 143.50.

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