Subtract 8 times the last digit from remaining truncated number. Repeat the step as necessary. If the absolute of result is divisible by 27, the original number is also divisible by 27
Check for 945:
94-(8*5)=54;
5-(8*4)=-27
Since 27 is divisible by 27, the original no. 945 is also divisible.
Check for 264681:
26468-(8*1)=26460;
2646-(8*8)=2582;
264-(8*6)=216
21-(8*6)=-27
Since 27 is divisible by 27, the original no. 264681 is also divisible.
Check for 81:
8-(8*1)=0;
Since 0 is divisible by 27, the original no. 81 is also divisible.
Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.