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 748, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
The numbers that divide 748 evenly are known as factors of 748.
A factor of 748 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 748 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 187, 374, and 748.
Negative factors of 748: -1, -2, -4, -11, -17, -22, -34, -44, -68, -187, -374, and -748.
Prime factors of 748: 2, 11, and 17.
Prime factorization of 748: 2² × 11 × 17.
The sum of factors of 748: 1 + 2 + 4 + 11 + 17 + 22 + 34 + 44 + 68 + 187 + 374 + 748 = 1512
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 748. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 748 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 748 by 1, 748 × 1 = 748.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 748 after multiplying
2 × 374 = 748
4 × 187 = 748
11 × 68 = 748
17 × 44 = 748
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 748 are: (1, 748), (2, 374), (4, 187), (11, 68), (17, 44).
All these factor pairs result in 748.
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 a simple division method -
Step 1: Divide 748 by 1, 748 ÷ 1 = 748.
Step 2: Continue dividing 748 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
748 ÷ 1 = 748
748 ÷ 2 = 374
748 ÷ 4 = 187
748 ÷ 11 = 68
748 ÷ 17 = 44
Therefore, the factors of 748 are: 1, 2, 4, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 187, 374, 748.
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 748 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
748 ÷ 2 = 374
374 ÷ 2 = 187
187 ÷ 11 = 17
17 ÷ 17 = 1
The prime factors of 748 are 2, 11, and 17.
The prime factorization of 748 is: 2² × 11 × 17.
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows -
Step 1: Firstly, 748 is divided by 2 to get 374.
Step 2: Now divide 374 by 2 to get 187.
Step 3: Then divide 187 by 11 to get 17.
Here, 17 is the smallest prime number, that cannot be divided anymore.
So, the prime factorization of 748 is: 2² × 11 × 17.
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 748: (1, 748), (2, 374), (4, 187), (11, 68), and (17, 44).
Negative factor pairs of 748: (-1, -748), (-2, -374), (-4, -187), (-11, -68), and (-17, -44).
Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
There are 748 apples, and 4 baskets. How many apples will go into each basket if divided equally?
Each basket will have 187 apples.
To divide the apples equally, we need to divide the total apples by the number of baskets.
748/4 = 187
A rectangular garden has a total area of 748 square meters and a width of 17 meters. Find the length of the garden.
44 meters.
To find the length of the garden, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
748 = length × 17
To find the value of the length, we need to shift 17 to the left side.
748/17 = length
Length = 44.
A library has 748 books and 68 shelves. How many books will be on each shelf if arranged equally?
Each shelf will have 11 books.
To find the books on each shelf, divide the total books by the shelves. 748/68 = 11
A community center has 748 chairs and 11 rooms. How many chairs will go into each room if divided equally?
Each room will have 68 chairs.
Dividing the chairs by the total rooms, we will get the number of chairs in each room.
748/11 = 68
748 candies need to be shared among 34 children. How many candies will each child receive?
Each child will receive 22 candies.
Divide total candies by the number of children.
748/34 = 22
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