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Factors of 485
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 485, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 485?
The numbers that divide 485 evenly are known as factors of 485.
A factor of 485 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 485 are 1, 5, 97, and 485.
Negative factors of 485: -1, -5, -97, and -485.
Prime factors of 485: 5 and 97.
Prime factorization of 485: 5 × 97.
The sum of factors of 485: 1 + 5 + 97 + 485 = 588
How to Find Factors of 485?
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 485. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 485 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 485 by 1, 485 × 1 = 485.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 485 after multiplying
5 × 97 = 485
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 485 are: (1, 485) and (5, 97).
All these factor pairs result in 485.
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 as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method -
Step 1: Divide 485 by 1, 485 ÷ 1 = 485.
Step 2: Continue dividing 485 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
485 ÷ 1 = 485
485 ÷ 5 = 97
Therefore, the factors of 485 are: 1, 5, 97, 485.
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 485 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
485 ÷ 5 = 97
97 ÷ 97 = 1
The prime factors of 485 are 5 and 97.
The prime factorization of 485 is: 5 × 97.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows -
Step 1: Firstly, 485 is divided by 5 to get 97.
Here, 97 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.
So, the prime factorization of 485 is: 5 × 97.
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 485: (1, 485) and (5, 97).
Negative factor pairs of 485: (-1, -485) and (-5, -97).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 485
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 485, 1 and 485 are also factors.
Factors of 485 Examples
Problem 1
There are 5 bags and 485 marbles. How will they divide them equally?
They will get 97 marbles each.
Explanation
To divide the marbles equally, we need to divide the total marbles with the number of bags.
485/5 = 97
Problem 2
A rectangular garden's length is 97 meters, and the total area is 485 square meters. Find the width.
5 meters.
Explanation
To find the width of the garden, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
485 = 97 × width
To find the value of width, we need to shift 97 to the left side.
485/97 = width
Width = 5.
Problem 3
There are 97 students and 485 candies. How many candies will each student get?
Each student will get 5 candies.
Explanation
To find the candies each student gets, divide the total candies with the number of students.
485/97 = 5
Problem 4
A construction project requires 485 bricks, and a truck carries 5 bricks at a time. How many trips will it take?
It will take 97 trips.
Explanation
Dividing the total bricks by the number of bricks per trip, we will get the number of trips needed.
485/5 = 97
Problem 5
485 apples need to be packed in 5 boxes. How many apples will go in each box?
Each box will have 97 apples.
Explanation
Divide total apples by boxes.
485/5 = 97
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Important Glossaries for Factors of 485
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 485 are 1, 5, 97, and 485.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 5 and 97 are prime factors of 485.
- 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 485 are (1, 485) and (5, 97).
- Prime factorization: The expression of a number as a product of prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 485 is 5 × 97.
- Multiple: A number that can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 485 is a multiple of 5.
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