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Tests for Divisibility of Numbers - Divisibility by 5

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Topics

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

Rule

A number is divisible by 5 if the digit in its units (ones) place is either 0 or 5.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 5

Step-by-Step Explanation

CISCE: Class 6

Examples

Number Last Digit Divisible by 5? Proof
140 0 Yes 140 ÷ 5 = 28, remainder 0
157 7 No 157 ÷ 5 = 31, remainder 2
2025 5 Yes 2025 ÷ 5 = 405, remainder 0
4433 3 No 4433 ÷ 5 = 886, remainder 3
CISCE: Class 6

Real-Life Example

  • Coins & Notes:
    Indian coins (₹5, ₹10) and many currency notes have values as multiples of 5.

  • Time:
    Minutes on a clock: 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.

CISCE: Class 6

Key Points Summary

  • If the last digit is 0 or 5, the number is divisible by 5!
  • No need for long division—just look at the last digit.
  • This trick works for numbers of any length.

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