Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 196,975?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1969755 x 3939525 x 7879
Negative:
-1 x -196975-5 x -39395-25 x -7879
A:
Positive:
1 x 1969755 x 3939525 x 7879
Negative:
-1 x -196975-5 x -39395-25 x -7879
Unfortunately, there's not simple formula to identifying all of the factors of a number and it can be a tedious process when trying to identify the divisors of larger numbers. To find the factor combinations of the number 196,975, it is easier to work with a table - it's called factoring from the outside in.
We start by creating a table and writing 1 on the left side and then the number we're trying to find the factors for on the right side in a table. Then, below that, write the numbers as a negative as well.
1 | 196,975 | |
-1 | -196,975 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 196,975.
Example:
1 x 196,975 = 196,975
and
-1 x -196,975 = 196,975
Notice both answers equal 196,975
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 196,975 and divide it by 2:
196,975 ÷ 2 = 98,487.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 98,487.5 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 196,975 | |
-1 | -196,975 |
Now, we try dividing 196,975 by 3:
196,975 ÷ 3 = 65,658.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 65,658.3333 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 196,975 | |
-1 | -196,975 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
196,975 ÷ 4 = 49,243.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 49,243.75 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 196,975 | |
-1 | 196,975 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 25 | 7,879 | 39,395 | 196,975 |
-1 | -5 | -25 | -7,879 | -39,395 | -196,975 |
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