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Factors of 285
Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without a 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 285, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 285?
The numbers that divide 285 evenly are known as factors of 285.
A factor of 285 is a number that divides the number without a remainder.
The factors of 285 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 19, 57, 95, and 285.
Negative factors of 285: -1, -3, -5, -15, -19, -57, -95, and -285.
Prime factors of 285: 3, 5, and 19.
Prime factorization of 285: 3 × 5 × 19.
The sum of factors of 285: 1 + 3 + 5 + 15 + 19 + 57 + 95 + 285 = 480
How to Find Factors of 285?
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
- Finding factors using multiplication
- Finding factors using division method
- Prime factors and Prime factorization
Finding Factors Using Multiplication
To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 285. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 285 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 285 by 1, 285 × 1 = 285.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 285 after multiplying
3 × 95 = 285
5 × 57 = 285
15 × 19 = 285
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 285 are: (1, 285), (3, 95), (5, 57), and (15, 19).
For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
Finding Factors Using Division Method
Dividing the given numbers with whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method -
Step 1: Divide 285 by 1,
285 ÷ 1 = 285.
Step 2: Continue dividing 285 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
285 ÷ 1 = 285
285 ÷ 3 = 95
285 ÷ 5 = 57
285 ÷ 15 = 19
Therefore, the factors of 285 are: 1, 3, 5, 15, 19, 57, 95, and 285.
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 factor tree
Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 285 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
285 ÷ 3 = 95
95 ÷ 5 = 19
19 ÷ 19 = 1
The prime factors of 285 are 3, 5, and 19.
The prime factorization of 285 is: 3 × 5 × 19.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows -
Step 1: Firstly, 285 is divided by 3 to get 95.
Step 2: Now divide 95 by 5 to get 19. Step 3: Here, 19 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 285 is: 3 × 5 × 19.
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 285: (1, 285), (3, 95), (5, 57), and (15, 19).
Negative factor pairs of 285: (-1, -285), (-3, -95), (-5, -57), and (-15, -19).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 285
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Mistake 1
Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor
Children might forget to add the given number itself and 1 as a factor. The number itself and 1 are the factors for every number. Always remember to include 1 and the number itself.
For example, in factors of 285, 1 and 285 are also factors.
Factors of 285 Examples
Problem 1
A group of 19 students has 285 candies. How many candies will each student get if shared equally?
Each student will get 15 candies.
Explanation
To divide the candies equally, divide the total candies by the number of students.
285/19 = 15
Problem 2
A rectangular plot has a length of 19 meters and a total area of 285 square meters. Find the width.
15 meters.
Explanation
To find the width of the plot, use the formula,
Area = length × width
285 = 19 × width
To find the value of width, divide 285 by 19.
285/19 = width
Width = 15.
Problem 3
There are 57 boxes and 285 items. How many items will be in each box?
Each box will have 5 items.
Explanation
To find the items in each box, divide the total items by the number of boxes.
285/57 = 5
Problem 4
In a class, there are 285 students, and the class needs to be divided into groups of 15. How many groups will there be?
There will be 19 groups.
Explanation
Dividing the students by the group size, we will get the number of groups.
285/15 = 19
Problem 5
285 books need to be arranged in 3 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?
Each of the shelves has 95 books.
Explanation
Divide total books by shelves.
285/3 = 95
FAQs on Factors of 285
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Important Glossaries for Factor of 285
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 285 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 19, 57, 95, and 285.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 3, 5, and 19 are prime factors of 285.
- Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 285 are (1, 285), (3, 95), etc.
- Prime factorization: The expression of a number as a product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 285 is 3 × 5 × 19.
- Multiples: A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer. For example, 285 is a multiple of 5.
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