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<p>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 15.</p>
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<p>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 15.</p>
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<h2>What is the Divisibility Rule of 15?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Divisibility Rule of 15?</h2>
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<p>The<a>divisibility rule</a>for 15 is a method by which we can find out if a<a>number</a>is divisible by 15 or not without using the<a>division</a>method. Check whether 345 is divisible by 15 with the divisibility rule.</p>
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<p>The<a>divisibility rule</a>for 15 is a method by which we can find out if a<a>number</a>is divisible by 15 or not without using the<a>division</a>method. Check whether 345 is divisible by 15 with the divisibility rule.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Check if the number is divisible by 3. Add the digits of the number, 3+4+5=12. Since 12 is divisible by 3, the number passes this part of the test.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Check if the number is divisible by 3. Add the digits of the number, 3+4+5=12. Since 12 is divisible by 3, the number passes this part of the test.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check if the number is divisible by 5. Since 345 ends in 5, it is divisible by 5.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check if the number is divisible by 5. Since 345 ends in 5, it is divisible by 5.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>As the number passes both tests (divisible by both 3 and 5), 345 is divisible by 15. </p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>As the number passes both tests (divisible by both 3 and 5), 345 is divisible by 15. </p>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<p>Learning the divisibility rule will help kids master division. Let’s learn a few tips and tricks for the divisibility rule of 15.</p>
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<p>Learning the divisibility rule will help kids master division. Let’s learn a few tips and tricks for the divisibility rule of 15.</p>
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<ul><li><strong>Know the<a>multiples</a>of 15:</strong>Memorize the multiples of 15 (15, 30, 45, 60, 75, etc.) to quickly check the divisibility. If a number matches one of these multiples, it is divisible by 15.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Know the<a>multiples</a>of 15:</strong>Memorize the multiples of 15 (15, 30, 45, 60, 75, etc.) to quickly check the divisibility. If a number matches one of these multiples, it is divisible by 15.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Break the rule into parts:</strong>Since 15 is the<a>product</a>of 3 and 5, check divisibility by both numbers separately to determine divisibility by 15.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Break the rule into parts:</strong>Since 15 is the<a>product</a>of 3 and 5, check divisibility by both numbers separately to determine divisibility by 15.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Use the division method to verify:</strong>Students can use the division method as a way to verify and cross-check their results. This will help them verify and also learn.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Use the division method to verify:</strong>Students can use the division method as a way to verify and cross-check their results. This will help them verify and also learn.</li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<p>The divisibility rule of 15 helps us quickly check if a given number is divisible by 15, but common mistakes like calculation errors lead to incorrect conclusions. Here we will understand some common mistakes and how to avoid them.</p>
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<p>The divisibility rule of 15 helps us quickly check if a given number is divisible by 15, but common mistakes like calculation errors lead to incorrect conclusions. Here we will understand some common mistakes and how to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>A farmer has 360 apples and wants to pack them into boxes such that each box has an equal number of apples and there are exactly 15 boxes. Is it possible to do so?</p>
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<p>A farmer has 360 apples and wants to pack them into boxes such that each box has an equal number of apples and there are exactly 15 boxes. Is it possible to do so?</p>
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<p>Yes, 360 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>Yes, 360 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To check if 360 is divisible by 15, we use the rule that a number must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>To check if 360 is divisible by 15, we use the rule that a number must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 360: 3 + 6 + 0 = 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 360 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 360: 3 + 6 + 0 = 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 360 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 360 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 360 meets the criteria for divisibility by both 3 and 5, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 360 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 360 meets the criteria for divisibility by both 3 and 5, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A baker is preparing 225 cupcakes and needs to package them into boxes such that each box contains 15 cupcakes. Can this be done without any cupcakes left over?</p>
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<p>A baker is preparing 225 cupcakes and needs to package them into boxes such that each box contains 15 cupcakes. Can this be done without any cupcakes left over?</p>
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<p>Yes, 225 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>Yes, 225 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To check if 225 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>To check if 225 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 225: 2 + 2 + 5 = 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 225 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 225: 2 + 2 + 5 = 9. Since 9 is divisible by 3, 225 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 225 is 5, which is divisible by 5. Since 225 is divisible by both 3 and 5, it is also divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 225 is 5, which is divisible by 5. Since 225 is divisible by both 3 and 5, it is also divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>A librarian has 420 books to arrange on shelves where each shelf must have exactly 15 books. Can this be arranged perfectly?</p>
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<p>A librarian has 420 books to arrange on shelves where each shelf must have exactly 15 books. Can this be arranged perfectly?</p>
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<p>Yes, 420 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>Yes, 420 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To determine if 420 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>To determine if 420 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 420: 4 + 2 + 0 = 6. Since 6 is divisible by 3, 420 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 420: 4 + 2 + 0 = 6. Since 6 is divisible by 3, 420 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 420 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 420 satisfies both conditions, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 420 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 420 satisfies both conditions, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>An event planner has 310 chairs to arrange in rows with each row containing exactly 15 chairs. Is it possible to arrange them without any chairs left over?</p>
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<p>An event planner has 310 chairs to arrange in rows with each row containing exactly 15 chairs. Is it possible to arrange them without any chairs left over?</p>
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<p>No, 310 is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>No, 310 is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To check if 310 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>To check if 310 is divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 310: 3 + 1 + 0 = 4. Since 4 is not divisible by 3, 310 is not divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 310: 3 + 1 + 0 = 4. Since 4 is not divisible by 3, 310 is not divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 310 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 310 is not divisible by 3, it is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 310 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 310 is not divisible by 3, it is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>A school has 150 students to organize into teams where each team has exactly 15 students. Can the students be divided evenly?</p>
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<p>A school has 150 students to organize into teams where each team has exactly 15 students. Can the students be divided evenly?</p>
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<p>Yes, 150 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>Yes, 150 is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To verify if 150 is divisible by 15, check divisibility by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>To verify if 150 is divisible by 15, check divisibility by both 3 and 5.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 150: 1 + 5 + 0 = 6. Since 6 is divisible by 3, 150 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>1. Divisibility by 3: Sum the digits of 150: 1 + 5 + 0 = 6. Since 6 is divisible by 3, 150 is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 150 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 150 is divisible by both 3 and 5, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>2. Divisibility by 5: The last digit of 150 is 0, which is divisible by 5. Since 150 is divisible by both 3 and 5, it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the divisibility rule for 15?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the divisibility rule for 15?</h3>
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<p>The divisibility rule for 15 is to check if a number is divisible by both 3 and 5. If it is, then it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>The divisibility rule for 15 is to check if a number is divisible by both 3 and 5. If it is, then it is divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>2.How many numbers are there between 1 and 100 that are divisible by 15?</h3>
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<h3>2.How many numbers are there between 1 and 100 that are divisible by 15?</h3>
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<p>There are 6 numbers that can be divided by 15 between 1 and 100. The numbers are 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90.</p>
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<p>There are 6 numbers that can be divided by 15 between 1 and 100. The numbers are 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90.</p>
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<h3>3.Is 45 divisible by 15?</h3>
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<h3>3.Is 45 divisible by 15?</h3>
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<p>Yes, because 45 is both a multiple of 3 (4+5=9, which is divisible by 3) and ends in 5, making it divisible by 5.</p>
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<p>Yes, because 45 is both a multiple of 3 (4+5=9, which is divisible by 3) and ends in 5, making it divisible by 5.</p>
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<h3>4.What if a number is divisible by only one of 3 or 5?</h3>
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<h3>4.What if a number is divisible by only one of 3 or 5?</h3>
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<p>If a number is divisible by only one of 3 or 5, then it is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<p>If a number is divisible by only one of 3 or 5, then it is not divisible by 15.</p>
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<h3>5.Does the divisibility rule of 15 apply to all integers?</h3>
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<h3>5.Does the divisibility rule of 15 apply to all integers?</h3>
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<p>Yes, the divisibility rule of 15 applies to all<a>integers</a>.</p>
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<p>Yes, the divisibility rule of 15 applies to all<a>integers</a>.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Divisibility Rule of 15</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Divisibility rule:</strong>A method used to determine whether one number is divisible by another without performing actual division.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Divisibility rule:</strong>A method used to determine whether one number is divisible by another without performing actual division.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Multiples:</strong>Numbers obtained by multiplying a given number by an integer. For example, multiples of 15 are 15, 30, 45, 60, etc.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Multiples:</strong>Numbers obtained by multiplying a given number by an integer. For example, multiples of 15 are 15, 30, 45, 60, etc.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Integers:</strong>Whole numbers that include positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Integers:</strong>Whole numbers that include positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Sum of digits:</strong>The total obtained by adding all the digits of a number together.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Sum of digits:</strong>The total obtained by adding all the digits of a number together.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisible:</strong>A number is divisible by another if, after division, the remainder is zero.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Divisible:</strong>A number is divisible by another if, after division, the remainder is zero.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>