Given Number: 159
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 159: 1+5+9 = 15
15 is divisible by 3, 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, 159 is divisible by 3
Note: 159 ÷ 3 = 53
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 159: 1+5+9 = 15
15 is divisible by 3, 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, 159 is divisible by 3
Note: 159 ÷ 3 = 53