Given Number: 153
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 153: 1+5+3 = 9
9 is divisible by 9, 9 ÷ 9 = 1
Therefore, 153 is divisible by 9
Notes:
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 153: 1+5+3 = 9
9 is divisible by 9, 9 ÷ 9 = 1
Therefore, 153 is divisible by 9
Notes:
- 153 ÷ 9 = 17
- Since 3 is a factor of 9, 153 is also divisible by 3