Test 144 for Divisibility by 9

Given Number: 144
Test a Number for Divisibility by Nine (9):
• A Number is divisible by 9 if the Sum of the Digits in the Number is divisible by 9
Sum of the Digits in 144: 1+4+4 = 9
9 is divisible by 9, 9 ÷ 9 = 1
Therefore, 144 is divisible by 9
Notes:

• 144 ÷ 9 = 16
• Since 3 is a factor of 9, 144 is also divisible by 3