Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 47,875?
A:
Positive:
1 x 478755 x 957525 x 1915125 x 383
Negative:
-1 x -47875-5 x -9575-25 x -1915-125 x -383
A:
Positive:
1 x 478755 x 957525 x 1915125 x 383
Negative:
-1 x -47875-5 x -9575-25 x -1915-125 x -383
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 47,875, 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 | 47,875 | |
-1 | -47,875 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 47,875.
Example:
1 x 47,875 = 47,875
and
-1 x -47,875 = 47,875
Notice both answers equal 47,875
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 47,875 and divide it by 2:
47,875 ÷ 2 = 23,937.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 23,937.5 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 | 47,875 | |
-1 | -47,875 |
Now, we try dividing 47,875 by 3:
47,875 ÷ 3 = 15,958.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 15,958.3333 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 | 47,875 | |
-1 | -47,875 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
47,875 ÷ 4 = 11,968.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 11,968.75 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 | 47,875 | |
-1 | 47,875 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 25 | 125 | 383 | 1,915 | 9,575 | 47,875 |
-1 | -5 | -25 | -125 | -383 | -1,915 | -9,575 | -47,875 |
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