Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 92,545?
A:
Positive:
1 x 925455 x 1850983 x 1115223 x 415
Negative:
-1 x -92545-5 x -18509-83 x -1115-223 x -415
A:
Positive:
1 x 925455 x 1850983 x 1115223 x 415
Negative:
-1 x -92545-5 x -18509-83 x -1115-223 x -415
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 92,545, 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 | 92,545 | |
-1 | -92,545 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 92,545.
Example:
1 x 92,545 = 92,545
and
-1 x -92,545 = 92,545
Notice both answers equal 92,545
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 92,545 and divide it by 2:
92,545 ÷ 2 = 46,272.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 46,272.5 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 | 92,545 | |
-1 | -92,545 |
Now, we try dividing 92,545 by 3:
92,545 ÷ 3 = 30,848.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 30,848.3333 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 | 92,545 | |
-1 | -92,545 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
92,545 ÷ 4 = 23,136.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,136.25 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 | 92,545 | |
-1 | 92,545 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 83 | 223 | 415 | 1,115 | 18,509 | 92,545 |
-1 | -5 | -83 | -223 | -415 | -1,115 | -18,509 | -92,545 |
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