Question

Check the divisibility of 152875 by 9. [2 Marks]

Answer 1

For a number to be divisible by 9, the sum of it's digits should be divisible by 9.
[1 Mark]
The sum of the digits of 152875 is 1+5+2+8+7+5=28.
This number is not divisible by 9.
We conclude that 152875 is not divisible by 9.
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