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Last updated on February 15th, 2025
The divisibility rule is a way to find out whether a number is divisible by another number without using the division method. In real life, we can use the divisibility rule for quick math, dividing things evenly and sorting things. In this topic, we will learn about the divisibility rule of 216.
The divisibility rule for 216 is a method by which we can find out if a number is divisible by 216 or not without using the division method. Check whether 432 is divisible by 216 with the divisibility rule.
Step 1: Check the divisibility by 8. Since 216 is 8×27, the rule for 8 is that the last three digits of the number should form a number divisible by 8. Here, 432 is divisible by 8 (432 ÷ 8 = 54).
Step 2: Check the divisibility by 27. Sum the digits of the number and see if the result is divisible by 9. If so, check if the number is divisible by 27. Adding the digits of 432 (4 + 3 + 2 = 9), we find that 9 is divisible by 9. Check if 432 is divisible by 27 (432 ÷ 27 = 16).
Step 3: Since 432 is divisible by both 8 and 27, it is divisible by 216.
Learn divisibility rules to help kids master the division. Let’s learn a few tips and tricks for the divisibility rule of 216.
Memorize the multiples of 216 (216, 432, 648, 864, etc.) to quickly check the divisibility.
Ensure the number is divisible by both 8 and 27. A number divisible by 216 must meet both conditions.
Keep repeating the divisibility process until you reach a smaller number that is clearly divisible by 216.
Students can use the division method as a way to verify and crosscheck their results. This will help them to verify and also learn.
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A theater has 648 seats. Can they be arranged into sections of 216 seats each?
Is the distance of 972 kilometers divisible by 216, perhaps for planning rest stops?
A company is distributing 1080 promotional items evenly across locations, each receiving 216 items. Is this distribution possible?
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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