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Factors of 1832
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 1832, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 1832?
The numbers that divide 1832 evenly are known as factors of 1832.
A factor of 1832 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 1832 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 229, 458, 916, and 1832.
Negative factors of 1832: -1, -2, -4, -8, -229, -458, -916, and -1832. Prime factors of 1832: 2 and 229.
Prime factorization of 1832: 2³ × 229.
The sum of factors of 1832: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 229 + 458 + 916 + 1832 = 3450
How to Find Factors of 1832?
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 1832. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 1832 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 1832 by 1, 1832 × 1 = 1832.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 1832 after multiplying
2 × 916 = 1832
4 × 458 = 1832
8 × 229 = 1832
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 1832 are: (1, 1832), (2, 916), (4, 458), (8, 229).
All these factor pairs result in 1832.
For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
Finding Factors Using Division Method
Dividing the given numbers with the whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result in whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method -
Step 1: Divide 1832 by 1, 1832 ÷ 1 = 1832.
Step 2: Continue dividing 1832 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
1832 ÷ 1 = 1832
1832 ÷ 2 = 916
1832 ÷ 4 = 458
1832 ÷ 8 = 229
Therefore, the factors of 1832 are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 229, 458, 916, 1832.
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 1832 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
1832 ÷ 2 = 916
916 ÷ 2 = 458
458 ÷ 2 = 229
229 ÷ 229 = 1
The prime factors of 1832 are 2 and 229.
The prime factorization of 1832 is: 2³ × 229.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show -
Step 1: Firstly, 1832 is divided by 2 to get 916.
Step 2: Now divide 916 by 2 to get 458.
Step 3: Then divide 458 by 2 to get 229. Here, 229 is a prime number that cannot be divided further.
So, the prime factorization of 1832 is: 2³ × 229.
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 1832: (1, 1832), (2, 916), (4, 458), (8, 229).
Negative factor pairs of 1832: (-1, -1832), (-2, -916), (-4, -458), (-8, -229).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 1832
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and 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 1832, 1 and 1832 are also factors.
Mistake 2
Missing Negative Factors
We tend to mention only positive factors every time. There are also negative factors, always check whether you have mentioned negative factors.
For example, the factors of 1832 include -1, -2, -4, etc.
Mistake 3
Including the Fraction
Children might sometimes add fractions also as factors. Only whole numbers can be factors.
For example, thinking 1.5 as a factor because 1832/1.5 = 1221.33, and it is not a whole number.
Mistake 4
Confusing Factors With Prime Numbers
Remember that factors can be any whole numbers, not only just primes. For example, thinking all the factors of 1832 are prime numbers.
For example, 2 and 229 are the prime factors of 1832, but it has other factors like 4 and 8.
Mistake 5
Mistake in Factorization
Children might skip the steps in factorization and end up writing wrong factors.
For example, not breaking 1832 as 2³ × 229 and missing all the key factors.
Factors of 1832 Examples
Problem 1
There are 8 workers and 1832 bricks. How will they divide it equally?
They will get 229 bricks each.
Explanation
To divide the bricks equally, we need to divide the total bricks with the number of workers.
1832/8 = 229
Problem 2
A field is rectangular, the length of the field is 4 meters and the total area is 1832 square meters. Find the width?
458 meters.
Explanation
To find the width of the field, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
1832 = 4 × width
To find the value of width, we need to shift 4 to the left side.
1832/4 = width
Width = 458.
Problem 3
There are 229 baskets and 1832 apples. How many apples will be in each basket?
Each basket will have 8 apples.
Explanation
To find the apples in each basket, divide the total apples with the baskets.
1832/229 = 8
Problem 4
In a class, there are 916 students, and 4 groups. How many students are there in each group?
There are 229 students in each group.
Explanation
Dividing the students with the total groups, we will get the number of students in each group.
916/4 = 229
Problem 5
1832 books need to be arranged in 2 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?
Each of the shelves has 916 books.
Explanation
Divide total books with shelves.
1832/2 = 916
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Important Glossaries for Factors of 1832
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 1832 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 229, 458, 916, and 1832.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 229 are prime factors of 1832.
- 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 1832 are (1, 1832), (2, 916), etc.
- Prime factorization: The expression of a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 1832 is 2³ × 229.
- Multiplication method: A method to find factors by identifying pairs of numbers that multiply to the original number.
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