Identify from the choices below the number that is divisible by both 3 and 9.(1 point)

Responses

27
27

48
48

39
39

52

1 answer

To determine which number is divisible by both 3 and 9, we can check the divisibility of each option:

  1. 27:

    • Divisible by 3: Yes (27 ÷ 3 = 9)
    • Divisible by 9: Yes (27 ÷ 9 = 3)
  2. 48:

    • Divisible by 3: Yes (48 ÷ 3 = 16)
    • Divisible by 9: No (48 ÷ 9 = 5.33)
  3. 39:

    • Divisible by 3: Yes (39 ÷ 3 = 13)
    • Divisible by 9: No (39 ÷ 9 = 4.33)
  4. 52:

    • Divisible by 3: No (52 ÷ 3 = 17.33)
    • Divisible by 9: No (52 ÷ 9 = 5.78)

Based on this analysis, the only number that is divisible by both 3 and 9 is 27.