Test 540 for Divisibility by 9

Given Number: 540
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 540: 5+4+0 = 9
9 is divisible by 9, 9 ÷ 9 = 1
Therefore, 540 is divisible by 9
Notes:

• 540 ÷ 9 = 60
• Since 3 is a factor of 9, 540 is also divisible by 3