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Class 8 Maths – Chapter 16: Playing with Numbers

Step 2: Divisibility Rules

1️⃣ What is Divisibility?

A number is said to be divisible by another number if it can be divided exactly without leaving any remainder.

2️⃣ Divisibility Rule of 2

A number is divisible by 2 if its last digit is even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8).

Example: 246 ✔ (last digit 6)

3️⃣ Divisibility Rule of 3

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

Example: 123 → 1+2+3=6 ✔

4️⃣ Divisibility Rule of 5

A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is 0 or 5.

Example: 450 ✔

5️⃣ Divisibility Rule of 9

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

Example: 729 → 7+2+9=18 ✔

6️⃣ Divisibility Rule of 10

A number is divisible by 10 if its last digit is 0.

Example: 890 ✔

7️⃣ Why Divisibility Rules are Useful?

  • Save time in calculations
  • Helpful in exams
  • Makes mental maths easy

📌 Exam Tips

  • Always check last digit first
  • Add digits carefully
  • Write steps clearly in answers

🧠 Easy Memory Trick:
2 → Even | 3 → Digit Sum | 5 → 0 or 5 | 9 → Digit Sum | 10 → 0

📘 Class 8 Mathematics – Complete Library

CBSE | NCERT | State Syllabus


Chapter 1: Rational Numbers

Chapter 2: Linear Equations in One Variable

Chapter 3: Understanding Quadrilaterals

Chapter 4: Practical Geometry

Chapter 5: Data Handling

Chapter 6: Squares and Square Roots

Chapter 7: Cubes and Cube Roots

Chapter 8: Comparing Quantities

Chapter 9: Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Chapter 10: Visualising Solid Shapes

Chapter 11: Mensuration

Chapter 12: Exponents and Powers

Chapter 14: Factorisation

Chapter 15: Introduction to Graphs

Chapter 16: Playing with Numbers

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