Is 972 divisible by 6?

The question we are solving here is: If we divide 972 by 6, will we get a whole number with no remainder? In other words, is 972 divisible by 6?

For 972 to be divisible by 6, both of the following two criteria must be met: First, 972 has to be an even number and second, the sum of its digits must be divisible by 3.

Looking at 972, you see that 972 is an even number, which means that the first criteria is met.

The sum of the digits in 972 is 18, which is divisible by 3. Therefore, the second criteria is met.

Thus, 972 is divisible by 6 and the answer to the question "Is 972 divisible by 6?" is

YES

You may also be interested to know that if you divide 972 by 6, you get 162.

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