Question

Is 152875 divisible by 9?

Options

• Yes, because 1 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 7 + 5 = 28, which is divisible by 9

• No, because the sum of digits (28) is not divisible by 9

• Yes, because it is an odd number

• No, because it does not end with 0 or 9

Answer 1

No, because the sum of digits (28) is not divisible by 9

Explanation:

The sum of digits of 152875 is 1 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 7 + 5 = 28.

Since 28 is not divisible by 9, the number 152875 is not divisible by 9.