Is 872 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 872 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 872 divisible by 6?

For 872 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 872 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 872, you see that 872 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 872 is 17, which is not divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is not met.

Thus, 872 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 872 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 872 by 6, you get 145.33.

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