Given Number: 177
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 177: 1+7+7 = 15
15 is divisible by 3, 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, 177 is divisible by 3
Note: 177 ÷ 3 = 59
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 177: 1+7+7 = 15
15 is divisible by 3, 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, 177 is divisible by 3
Note: 177 ÷ 3 = 59