Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 93,515?
A:
Positive:
1 x 935155 x 1870359 x 1585295 x 317
Negative:
-1 x -93515-5 x -18703-59 x -1585-295 x -317
A:
Positive:
1 x 935155 x 1870359 x 1585295 x 317
Negative:
-1 x -93515-5 x -18703-59 x -1585-295 x -317
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 93,515, 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 | 93,515 | |
-1 | -93,515 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 93,515.
Example:
1 x 93,515 = 93,515
and
-1 x -93,515 = 93,515
Notice both answers equal 93,515
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 93,515 and divide it by 2:
93,515 ÷ 2 = 46,757.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 46,757.5 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 | 93,515 | |
-1 | -93,515 |
Now, we try dividing 93,515 by 3:
93,515 ÷ 3 = 31,171.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 31,171.6667 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 | 93,515 | |
-1 | -93,515 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
93,515 ÷ 4 = 23,378.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 23,378.75 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 | 93,515 | |
-1 | 93,515 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 59 | 295 | 317 | 1,585 | 18,703 | 93,515 |
-1 | -5 | -59 | -295 | -317 | -1,585 | -18,703 | -93,515 |
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