Given Number: 156
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 156: 1+5+6 = 12
12 is divisible by 3, 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Therefore, 156 is divisible by 3
Note: 156 ÷ 3 = 52
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 156: 1+5+6 = 12
12 is divisible by 3, 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Therefore, 156 is divisible by 3
Note: 156 ÷ 3 = 52