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Divisibility Rules

Quick tests for ÷2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 — no long division needed

Change the number with − and +, pick a divisor, and see which rule applies.

Number

246

Divisor

Rule for 3

A number is divisible by 3 when the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

Digit sum is 12 — 12 ÷ 3 ✓.

246 ÷ 3: Yes — divisible!