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Tests for Divisibility of Numbers - Divisibility by 6

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  • Rule
  • Step-by-Step Explanation
  • Examples
  • Real-Life Application
  • Key Points Summary
CISCE: Class 6

Rule

A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by both 2 and 3.

CISCE: Class 6

Step-by-Step Explanation

CISCE: Class 6

Examples

1. Is 354 divisible by 6?

  • Last digit = 4 (even) ⇒ divisible by 2
  • Sum = 3 + 5 + 4 = 12 ⇒ divisible by 3
  • YES, 354 is divisible by 6.

2. 35556

  •  Last digit = 6 (even) ⇒ divisible by 2
  • Sum = 3 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 24 ⇒ divisible by 3
  • So, 35556 is divisible by 6.
CISCE: Class 6

Real-Life Application

Imagine you have some chocolates.

  • You want to share them first into 2 groups, with none left over.

  • Then, try to share them into 3 groups, also with none left over.

  • If both ways work, you can also share them into 6 equal groups!

CISCE: Class 6

Key Points Summary

A number is divisible by 6 if:

  • It is even (divisible by 2)
  • AND its digits add up to a multiple of 3 (divisible by 3)

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