Question

5763 is divisible by __.

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 9

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3

5763 is divisible by:

A number is divisible by 3, if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

5763 5+7+6+3 = 21, which is exactly divisible by 3.

So 5763 is divisible by 3

5763 is not divisible by 4 and 6, as it is an odd number.

A number is divisible by 9, if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

5763 5+7+6+3 = 21, which is not divisible by 9.

So 5763 is not divisible by 9