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Factors of 436
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 436, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 436?
The numbers that divide 436 evenly are known as factors of 436.
A factor of 436 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 436 are 1, 2, 4, 109, 218, and 436.
Negative factors of 436: -1, -2, -4, -109, -218, and -436.
Prime factors of 436: 2 and 109.
Prime factorization of 436: 2² × 109.
The sum of factors of 436: 1 + 2 + 4 + 109 + 218 + 436 = 770
How to Find Factors of 436?
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 436. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 436 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 436 by 1, 436 × 1 = 436.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 436 after multiplying 2 × 218 = 436 4 × 109 = 436
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 436 are: (1, 436), (2, 218), (4, 109).
All these factor pairs result in 436.
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 436 by 1, 436 ÷ 1 = 436.
Step 2: Continue dividing 436 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
436 ÷ 1 = 436
436 ÷ 2 = 218
436 ÷ 4 = 109
Therefore, the factors of 436 are: 1, 2, 4, 109, 218, 436.
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 436 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
436 ÷ 2 = 218
218 ÷ 2 = 109
109 ÷ 109 = 1
The prime factors of 436 are 2 and 109. The prime factorization of 436 is: 2² × 109.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows -
Step 1: Firstly, 436 is divided by 2 to get 218.
Step 2: Now divide 218 by 2 to get 109.
Step 3: 109 is a prime number, so it cannot be divided further.
So, the prime factorization of 436 is: 2² × 109.
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 436: (1, 436), (2, 218), (4, 109).
Negative factor pairs of 436: (-1, -436), (-2, -218), (-4, -109).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 436
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 436, 1 and 436 is also a factor.
Factors of 436 Examples
Problem 1
There are 4 friends and 436 apples. How will they divide it equally?
They will get 109 apples each.
Explanation
To divide the apples equally, we need to divide the total apples with the number of friends.
436/4 = 109
Problem 2
A rectangular garden has a length of 218 meters and a total area of 436 square meters. Find the width.
2 meters.
Explanation
To find the width of the garden, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
436 = 218 × width
To find the value of width, we need to shift 218 to the left side.
436/218 = width
Width = 2.
Problem 3
There are 218 balloons and 2 baskets. How many balloons will be in each basket?
Each basket will have 109 balloons.
Explanation
To find the balloons in each basket, divide the total balloons with the baskets.
218/2 = 109
Problem 4
In a class, there are 436 students, and 218 groups. How many students are there in each group?
There are 2 students in each group.
Explanation
Dividing the students with the total groups, we will get the number of students in each group.
436/218 = 2
Problem 5
436 chairs need to be arranged in 4 rows. How many chairs will go in each row?
Each of the rows has 109 chairs.
Explanation
Divide total chairs with rows.
436/4 = 109
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Important Glossaries for Factors of 436
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 436 are 1, 2, 4, 109, 218, and 436.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 109 are prime factors of 436.
- 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 436 are (1, 436), (2, 218), etc.
- Prime factorization: The process of expressing a number as a product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 436 is 2² × 109.
- Multiplication method: A method to find factors by identifying pairs of numbers that multiply to give the original number.
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