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How to Use the divisibility rule to test if a large number is divisible by 2, 5 or 10

Nov 4, 2010 05:49 PM

Mathematical calculations on a chalkboard showing division problems.

This is easier than the divisibility by 3 rule, but still necessary for those starting out with simple division in math class. You can use the divisibility rule to see if a number is divisible by 2, 5 or 10. This video will show you how simple it is!

Divisibility by 2: Last digit of the number in question must end in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.

Divisibility by 5: Last digit of the number in question must end in either 0 or 5.

Divisibility by 10: Last digit of the number in question must end in 0.

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