Question

Check if 288 is divisible by 2. (3 Marks)

Answer 1

Given number is 288.

If the last digit of 288 is divisible by 2, then 288 is also divisible by 2.

The last digit of 288 is 8, which is divisible by 2, such that;
$\frac{8}{2}=4$ (2.5 marks)

Hence, 288 satisfy the divisibility rule for 2. (0.5 mark)