Divisibility Rule of 860

The divisibility rule for 860 is a method by which we can find out if a number is divisible by 860 or not without using the division method. Check whether 3440 is divisible by 860 with the divisibility rule.

Step 1: Check if the number ends in a zero. Here, 3440 ends in a zero, so we move to the next step.

Step 2: Divide the remaining number (ignoring the last zero) by 86. Here, we divide 344 by 86. 344 ÷ 86 = 4.

Step 3: Since 344 is divisible by 86, the original number 3440 is divisible by 860. If the result from step 2 isn't an integer, then the number isn't divisible by 860.

Learning the divisibility rule will help kids master division. Let’s learn a few tips and tricks for the divisibility rule of 860.

Know the multiples of 86:

Memorize the multiples of 86 (86, 172, 258, 344…etc.) to quickly check the divisibility. If the result from the division is an integer, then the number is divisible by 860.

Repeat the process for large numbers:

Students should keep repeating the divisibility process until they reach a small number that is divisible by 86. For example, check if 8600 is divisible by 860 using the divisibility test. 8600 ends in a zero, so we divide 860 by 86, resulting in 10. Since 10 is an integer, 8600 is divisible by 860.

Use the division method to verify:

Students can use the division method as a way to verify and cross-check their results. This will help them verify and also learn.

• Divisibility rule: The set of rules used to find out whether a number is divisible by another number or not. For example, a number is divisible by 2 if it ends with an even number.
   
• Multiples: Multiples are the results we get after multiplying a number by an integer. For example, multiples of 86 are 86, 172, 258, 344...
   
• Integer: An integer is a number that includes all whole numbers, negative numbers, and zero.
   
• Division: Division is a mathematical operation where a number is divided into equal parts.
   
• Verification: Verification is the process of checking or confirming the correctness of a result or calculation.