Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 235,475?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2354755 x 4709525 x 9419
Negative:
-1 x -235475-5 x -47095-25 x -9419
A:
Positive:
1 x 2354755 x 4709525 x 9419
Negative:
-1 x -235475-5 x -47095-25 x -9419
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 235,475, 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 | 235,475 | |
-1 | -235,475 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 235,475.
Example:
1 x 235,475 = 235,475
and
-1 x -235,475 = 235,475
Notice both answers equal 235,475
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 235,475 and divide it by 2:
235,475 ÷ 2 = 117,737.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 117,737.5 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 | 235,475 | |
-1 | -235,475 |
Now, we try dividing 235,475 by 3:
235,475 ÷ 3 = 78,491.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 78,491.6667 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 | 235,475 | |
-1 | -235,475 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
235,475 ÷ 4 = 58,868.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 58,868.75 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 | 235,475 | |
-1 | 235,475 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 25 | 9,419 | 47,095 | 235,475 |
-1 | -5 | -25 | -9,419 | -47,095 | -235,475 |
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