Using divisibility test. determine which of the following numbers are divisible by 9
(a) 672
(b) 5652
(a) A number is divisible by 9 if sum of its digits is divisible by 9.
Sum of digits 0f 672 = 6 + 7 + 2 = 15
15 is not divisible by 9
Hence 672 is not divisible by 9.
(b) A number is divisible by 9 if sum of its digits is divisible by 9.
Sum of digits 0f 5652 = 5 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 18
18 is divisible by 9
Hence, 5652 is divisible by 9.