Last updated on May 26th, 2025
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 869, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
The numbers that divide 869 evenly are known as factors of 869.
A factor of 869 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 869 are 1, 11, 79, and 869.
Negative factors of 869: -1, -11, -79, and -869.
Prime factors of 869: 11 and 79.
Prime factorization of 869: 11 × 79.
The sum of factors of 869: 1 + 11 + 79 + 869 = 960
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 869. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 869 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 869 by 1, 869 × 1 = 869.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 869 after multiplying
11 × 79 = 869
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 869 are: (1, 869), (11, 79).
All these factor pairs result in 869.
For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
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 simple division method
Step 1: Divide 869 by 1, 869 ÷ 1 = 869.
Step 2: Continue dividing 869 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
869 ÷ 1 = 869
869 ÷ 11 = 79
Therefore, the factors of 869 are: 1, 11, 79, 869.
The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:
Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 869 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
869 ÷ 11 = 79
79 ÷ 79 = 1
The prime factors of 869 are 11 and 79.
The prime factorization of 869 is: 11 × 79.
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows
Step 1: Firstly, 869 is divided by 11 to get 79.
Step 2: Now divide 79 by 79 to get 1. Here, 79 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 869 is: 11 × 79.
Factor Pairs: Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called as factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.
Positive factor pairs of 869: (1, 869), (11, 79).
Negative factor pairs of 869: (-1, -869), (-11, -79).
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A group of 11 people are planning a party with 869 balloons. How many balloons will each person get?
Each person will get 79 balloons.
To divide the balloons equally, we need to divide the total balloons by the number of people.
869 ÷ 11 = 79
A rectangular garden has a length of 79 meters and an area of 869 square meters. What is the width of the garden?
11 meters.
To find the width of the garden, we use the formula, Area = length × width
869 = 79 × width
To find the value of the width, we need to shift 79 to the left side.
869 ÷ 79 = width
Width = 11.
There are 869 candies and 79 bags. How many candies will be in each bag?
Each bag will have 11 candies.
To find the candies in each bag, divide the total candies by the bags.
869 ÷ 79 = 11
A school has 869 students, and they want to form 11 groups. How many students will there be in each group?
There are 79 students in each group.
Dividing the students by the total groups, we will get the number of students in each group.
869 ÷ 11 = 79
869 books need to be stocked in 11 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?
Each shelf will have 79 books.
Divide total books by shelves.
869 ÷ 11 = 79
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