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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Mathematics 5- Divisibility Rules for 3, 6, and 9

I. Introduction
We encounter numbers in our daily life that can be use in dealing in real life
situation. Using divisibility rules effectively help learners to look at numbers
with greater understanding.

In these Learning activity sheet, you will learn about divisibility that will help
you understand numbers better. It also serves as your guide to master the
lesson that focuses on the divisibility rules in finding the common factors of
a number. If mastered it will be easier for you to find the common factors of
numbers without using calculator or without actual performing division.

II. Learning Competency

This Learning Activity Sheets was designed and written with you in mind. It
is here to help you master the use the divisibility for 3, 5, and 9 to find the
common factors of numbers. (M5NS-Ib-58.2)

III. Objectives

After going through this Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to:

1. use divisibility rules for 3, 6, and 9 to find the common factors of numbers;
2. classify numbers as divisible by 3, 6, and 9; and
3. post the corresponding number in the correct place.

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IV.Discussion

The members of Dau Homesite Elementary School Pupil Government set

up the covered court for the Homeroom PTA meeting. There are 180
chairs which they have to set up in rows of 3, 6 and 9. Which are the
possible set up?

If you were chosen to set up the covered court, what would you do?
Would you go ahead and try to make rows of 3, 6, and 9?

What is the easiest way to do it?

You can do this by actual division or using the divisibility rules:
The given in the problem is 180.

Using the divisibility rules for 3, 6, and 9 will help you find the factors of a
number by just examining the digits.

Divisibility Rule for 3: sum of digits of the number is divisible by 3

Given: 180

Step 1: Add the digits of 180

1+8 +0= 9 sum

Step 2: Divide the sum by 3

Sum of 180 = 9
9÷3=3

Step 3: Use the result if it is

multiple of 3
180
1+8+0= 9 180÷3

9÷3 = 3 = 60

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180 is divisible
117 is by 3
divisible by 3
It is possible to set up by 3

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Divisibility Rule for 6: a number is divisible by both 2 and 3

Know if 180 is Divisible by 2

divisible
Given: 180 by 2
180 the last digit is 0
180 ÷ 2 = 90

Is it divisible by 3
Divisible by 3
180 ÷ 3 = 60
1+8+0=9÷3=3

180 is divisible by 2 and 3

180 is also divisible by 6
Therefore 180, is also possible for set up of 6.

Divisibility Rule for 9: sum of digits of the number is divisible by 9 or a

multiple of 9.

Step 1: Add the digits of 180.

180 1 + 8 + 0 = 9
sum

Step 2: Divide the sum by 9

9 ÷ 9= 1

Step 3: Use the result if it is multiple of 3

180
1+8+0= 9 180 ÷ 9

9÷9 = 1 = 60

Question: After using the divisibility rules, would it be possible to set up the
chairs by 3, 6, and 9? Why?

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Other Examples:

A. 9 384 9 384 ends in an even number

9 384 ÷ 2 = 4 692

9 384 - Add the digits

9 + 3 + 8 + 4 = 24
24 is divisible by 3
9 384 is divisible by 3

Note: Rules for 2 and 3 apply to 9 384.

Therefore, 9 384 is divisible by 3 and 6

B. 2 691 Add the digits.

2 + 6 + 9 + 1 = 18
18 is divisible by 9
18 ÷ 9 = 2
2 691 is divisible by 9

To get the factors.

Example: 36 and 54.

To get the factors of 36, divide 36 by 3, 6, and 9. The divisor, quotient, 1, and
the number itself are the factors.

36 ÷ 3 = 12

36 ÷ 6 = 6

36 ÷ 9 = 4

So, the factors of 36 are 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 36.

To get the factors of 54, divide 54 by 3, 6, and 9. The divisor, quotient, 1, and
the number itself are the factors.

54 ÷ 3 = 18

54 ÷ 6 = 9

54 ÷ 9 = 6

So, the factors of 36 are 1, 3, 6, 9, 18, and 54.

Therefore, we have:

Factors of 36: 1 3 4 6 9 12 36

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 Factors of 54: 1 3 6 9 18 54

Common Factors of 36 and 54 are 1, 3, 6, and 9

V. Activities

Activity # 1:

Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which number is divisible by 3?

A. 18 B. 37 C. 5 D. 74

2. Which number is divisible by 3 and 6?

A. 29 B. 39 C. 57 D. 72

3. Which of the following is NOT divisible by 3?

A. 24 B. 36 C. 42 D. 53

4. What is the number between 30 and 40, that is divisible by 9?

A. 34 B. 35 C. 36 D. 40

5. Which of the following is divisible by 3, 6, and 9?

A. 367 B. 558 C. 665 D. 768

6. A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of all the digits is divisible or

multiple of__.
A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 10

7. Which of the following is divisible by 3, 6, and 9?

A. 360 B. 552 C. 665 D. 768

8. All the following are factors of 108 EXCEPT ____

A. 3 B. 6 C. 8 D. 9

9. Both 3 and 6 are common factors of ____

A. 486 and 267 C. 267 and 312
B. 486 and 312 D. 267 and 311

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10. Which of the following is NOT divisible by 3, 6, and 9?
A. 711 B. 612 C. 810 D. 900

Activity # 2:
Put a check under the correct column applying the rules for divisibility.

3 6 9
12
45
33
18
21
81
72
90
126 ✓ ✓
108 ✓

Activity # 3:

Pick the numbers in the box and write it in the right column below.

17 28 18 16 114 36 108 135

148 90 99 150 135 81

Divisible by Divisible by Not

3 & 6 only 6 & 9 only Divisible by
3,6, & 9

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Activity # 4:

A. Circle the number if it is divisible by the given number. Box if it

is not.

1. 135 3 6 9

2. 960 3 6 9

3. 828 3 6 9

4. 436 3 6 9

5. 316 3 6 9

B. Put a on the blank if the first number is exactly divisible by the second.
Put X if not.

6) 261,6

7) 345,3

8) 114,6

9) 6453,9

10) 459,3

VI. Assessment

Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is divisible by 9 and 6?

A. 108 B. 93 C. 76 D. 67

2. The sum of 45 and 54 is divisible by:

A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 3 and 9

3. 414 is divisible by___.

A. 3 and 6 B. 6 and 9 C. 3, 6 and 9 D. 9 and 3

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4. Which pair of number is divisible by 3 and 6?
A. 24 and 36 B. 24 and 45 C. 35 and 45 D. 39 and 50

5. What is the greatest number between 75 and 100 which is divisible by 9?

A. 63 B. 72 C. 81 D. 99

6. Which of the following is NOT divisible by 3?

A. 24 B. 36 C. 42 D. 53

7. What is the greatest digit that will make 604_8 divisible by 3?

A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

8. A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of all the digits is divisible or multiple

of___________.
A. 10 B. 9 C. 6 D. 4

9. A number is __ by another number when the quotient is exactly a whole.

A. division B. dividend C. divisible D. divisor

10. There 324 bottles of alcohol packed in a box to be distributed in a

Barangay. How many bottles of alcohol are in 9 boxes?
A. 18 B. 24 C. 36 D. 48

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VII. Reflection

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose your answer from
the given numbers below.
2 3 4 5 6 9

1. A number is divisible by ____ if the sum of digits of the number

is divisible by 3

2. A number is divisible by 6, if the number is divisible by both _____.

3. If the sum of digits of the number is divisible by 9 or a

multiple of 9, a number is divisible by ____.
4-5. The sum of the equation (97 + 11) is 108, 108 is divisible by ___,
_____and ___.

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VIII. Reference

Mathematics V Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) 2020

Lesson Guide in Elementary Mathematics 5&6 2012

Lumbre, A. P. and A.C. Ursua. 2016. “21st Century Mathletes 5 Textbook.”

Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

Borromeo,Melody G., Abang, Rosaline B, Delas Alas, Dante D. Osita, Bengie

C.,Artista, Joel E., Rivera, Melanie H., Dueñas, Darrell C. Walner A
Saturno, Madison M. Mendoza, Junior C. Dacsa, Anne Kathleen B.
Afan, and Montero III: Napoleon A.2016. “21st Century MATHletes
Textbook and Guide”

Coronel, Carmelita C., Bamba, Nelia D. 2010. “Mathematics for a Better Life.”
SD publications, Inc

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Divisibility-Rules-for-2-5-and- 10-Number-Sort-Grades-5-7-572986

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A. Circle the number if it is divisible by the given number. Box if it is not.
1. 135 3 6 9
2. 960 3 6 9
3. 828 3 6 9
4. 436 3 6 9
1. A 5. 316 3 6 9
2. D
3. C
Put a on the blank if the first number is exactly divisible by the second.
4. A
5. D 6) 261,6
6. D
7) 345,3
7. D
8. B 8) 114,6
9. C
9) 6453,9
10. C
10) 459,3
ASSESSMENT Activity 4
Divisible by 3 & 1. A
6 only 2. D
3 6 9
12 ✓ ✓ 3. D
18,114,36,108,90 4.C
45 ✓ ✓
5. B
33 ✓ 6. A
Divisible by 6&9 7. A
18 ✓ ✓ ✓
only
8. C
21 ✓
18,36,108,135,81,90, 9. B
99 81 ✓ ✓ 10. A
72 ✓ ✓ ✓
90 ✓ ✓ ✓
NOT Divisible by 3, 6
&9 126 ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓
17,28,16,148 108 ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
Activity 3 Activity 2 Activity 1
IX. Answer Key
X. Development Team

Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheets

Writer: Naomi G. Peralta

Editor: Angelito S. Cabrera
Reviewer:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team: Engr. Edgard C. Domingo, PhD, CESO V
Leandro C. Canlas, PhD, CESE
Elizabeth O. Latorilla, PhD
Sonny N. De Guzman, EdD
EPS of the Learning area
Elizabeth C. Miguel, EdD

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