Is 8996 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 8996 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 8996 divisible by 6?

For 8996 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 8996 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 8996, you see that 8996 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 8996 is 32, which is not divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is not met.

Thus, 8996 is not divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 8996 divisible by 6?" is

NO

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 8996 by 6, you get 1499.33.

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