How can I explain in a full sentence that 540 is divisible by 9 according to the divisibility rule for 9?

Solvalou asked Sep 24, 2023

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Solvalou asked Sep 24, 2023

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You can say that since the digits in 540 add up to a multiple of 9 (9), that the divisibility rule proves it correct.

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