Q. Without dividing, determine if 22,128 is divisible by 3 and explain how you know.22,128□ divisible by 3
Divisibility Rule Explanation: Understand the divisibility rule for 3. The divisibility rule for 3 states that a number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.
Apply Rule to 22,128: Apply the divisibility rule to 22,128. Add the digits of 22,128 together: 2+2+1+2+8.
Calculate Sum of Digits: Calculate the sum of the digits. 2+2+1+2+8=15.
Check Divisibility by 3: Determine if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3. Since 15 is divisible by 3 (because 15÷3=5), according to the divisibility rule, 22,128 is also divisible by 3.
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