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Factors of 199

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Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 199, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.

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What are the Factors of 199?

The numbers that divide 199 evenly are known as factors of 199. A factor of 199 is a number that divides the number without remainder. The factors of 199 are 1 and 199.

 

Negative factors of 199: -1 and -199.

 

Prime factors of 199: 199.

 

Prime factorization of 199: 199 (since 199 is a prime number).

 

The sum of factors of 199: 1 + 199 = 200

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How to Find Factors of 199?

Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:

 

  1. Finding factors using multiplication
  2. Finding factors using the division method
  3. Prime factors and Prime factorization
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Finding Factors Using Multiplication

To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 199. Since 199 is a prime number, the only multiplication that results in 199 is 1 × 199. Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 199 are: (1, 199). For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.

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Finding Factors Using Division Method

Dividing the given numbers with whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers that result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following the simple division method -

 

Step 1: Divide 199 by 1, 199 ÷ 1 = 199.

 

Step 2: Check the divisibility of 199 by numbers up to its square root (approximately 14.1),

 

since 199 is not divisible by any number other than 1 and itself, it is a prime number. Therefore, the factors of 199 are: 1 and 199.

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Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:

 

  • Using prime factorization
  • Using a factor tree

 

Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 199 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.

 

Since 199 is a prime number, it cannot be factored further. The prime factorization of 199 is: 199.

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Factor Tree

The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. Since 199 is a prime number, it does not require a factor tree beyond itself.

 

Factor Pairs: Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.

 

  • Positive factor pairs of 199: (1, 199).
  • Negative factor pairs of 199: (-1, -199).
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Factors of 199 Examples

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Problem 1

There are 199 apples in a basket. If each person must take 1 apple, how many people can get an apple?

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Explanation

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Problem 2

A wall is 199 meters long. If each section of a fence is 1 meter, how many sections are needed to cover the entire wall?

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Problem 3

A company has 199 employees. If each department can have one employee, how many departments are needed?

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Explanation

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Problem 4

A library has 199 books. If each shelf holds 1 book, how many shelves are required?

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Explanation

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Problem 5

There are 199 students participating in a race. If each track can accommodate 1 student, how many tracks are needed?

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FAQs on Factors of 199

1.What are the factors of 199?

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2.Mention the prime factors of 199.

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3.Is 199 a multiple of 4?

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4.Mention the factor pairs of 199?

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5.What is the square of 199?

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Important Glossaries for Factors of 199

  • Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 199 are 1 and 199.

 

  • Prime number: A number that has no factors other than 1 and itself. For example, 199 is a prime number.

 

  • Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pair of 199 is (1, 199).

 

  • Division method: A method used to find factors by dividing the number by whole numbers to check for zero remainders.

 

  • Prime factorization: Expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. Since 199 is prime, its prime factorization is 199.
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.

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