Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 41,575?
A:
Positive:
1 x 415755 x 831525 x 1663
Negative:
-1 x -41575-5 x -8315-25 x -1663
A:
Positive:
1 x 415755 x 831525 x 1663
Negative:
-1 x -41575-5 x -8315-25 x -1663
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 41,575, 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 | 41,575 | |
-1 | -41,575 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 41,575.
Example:
1 x 41,575 = 41,575
and
-1 x -41,575 = 41,575
Notice both answers equal 41,575
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 41,575 and divide it by 2:
41,575 ÷ 2 = 20,787.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 20,787.5 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 | 41,575 | |
-1 | -41,575 |
Now, we try dividing 41,575 by 3:
41,575 ÷ 3 = 13,858.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 13,858.3333 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 | 41,575 | |
-1 | -41,575 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
41,575 ÷ 4 = 10,393.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 10,393.75 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 | 41,575 | |
-1 | 41,575 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 25 | 1,663 | 8,315 | 41,575 |
-1 | -5 | -25 | -1,663 | -8,315 | -41,575 |
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