Given Number: 117
Test a Number for Divisibility by Three (3):
• A Number is divisible by 3 if the Sum of the Digits in the Number is divisible by 3
Sum of the Digits in 117: 1+1+7 = 9
9 is divisible by 3, 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Therefore, 117 is divisible by 3
Note: 117 ÷ 3 = 39
Test a Number for Divisibility by Three (3):
• A Number is divisible by 3 if the Sum of the Digits in the Number is divisible by 3
Sum of the Digits in 117: 1+1+7 = 9
9 is divisible by 3, 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Therefore, 117 is divisible by 3
Note: 117 ÷ 3 = 39