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Factors of 1010
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 1010, how they are used in real life, and the tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 1010?
The numbers that divide 1010 evenly are known as factors of 1010.
A factor of 1010 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 1010 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 101, 202, 505, and 1010.
Negative factors of 1010: -1, -2, -5, -10, -101, -202, -505, and -1010.
Prime factors of 1010: 2, 5, and 101.
Prime factorization of 1010: 2 × 5 × 101.
The sum of factors of 1010: 1 + 2 + 5 + 10 + 101 + 202 + 505 + 1010 = 1836
How to Find Factors of 1010?
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 1010. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 1010 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 1010 by 1, 1010 × 1 = 1010.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 1010 after multiplying
2 × 505 = 1010
5 × 202 = 1010
10 × 101 = 1010
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 1010 are: (1, 1010), (2, 505), (5, 202), (10, 101).
All these factor pairs result in 1010.
For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
Finding Factors Using Division Method
Dividing the given numbers with 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 1010 by 1, 1010 ÷ 1 = 1010.
Step 2: Continue dividing 1010 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
1010 ÷ 1 = 1010
1010 ÷ 2 = 505
1010 ÷ 5 = 202
1010 ÷ 10 = 101
Therefore, the factors of 1010 are: 1, 2, 5, 10, 101, 202, 505, 1010.
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 1010 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
1010 ÷ 2 = 505
505 ÷ 5 = 101
101 ÷ 101 = 1
The prime factors of 1010 are 2, 5, and 101.
The prime factorization of 1010 is: 2 × 5 × 101.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows
Step 1: Firstly, 1010 is divided by 2 to get 505.
Step 2: Now divide 505 by 5 to get 101.
Step 3: Then divide 101 by 101 to get 1. So, the prime factorization of 1010 is: 2 × 5 × 101.
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 1010: (1, 1010), (2, 505), (5, 202), (10, 101).
Negative factor pairs of 1010: (-1, -1010), (-2, -505), (-5, -202), (-10, -101).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 1010
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 1010, 1 and 1010 are also factors.
Mistake 2
Missing Negative Factors
We have used only to mention positive factors every time. There are also negative factors, always check whether you have mentioned negative factors.
For example, the factors of 1010 consist of -1, -2, -5, etc.
Mistake 3
Including the Fraction
Children might sometimes add fractions also as a factor. Only whole numbers can be a factor.
For example, thinking 2.5 as a factor, because 1010/2.5 = 404, 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 1010 are prime numbers.
For example, 2, 5, and 101 are the prime factors of 1010, but it has other factors like 10, 202.
Mistake 5
Mistake in Factorization
Children might skip the steps in factorization and end up writing wrong factors.
For example, not breaking 1010 as 2 × 5 × 101 and missing all the key factors.
Factors of 1010 Examples
Problem 1
There are 10 teams and 1010 apples. How will they distribute them equally?
They will get 101 apples each.
Explanation
To distribute the apples equally, we need to divide the total apples by the number of teams.
1010/10 = 101
Problem 2
A garden is rectangular, the width of the garden is 2 meters and the total area is 1010 square meters. Find the length?
505 meters.
Explanation
To find the length of the garden, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
1010 = length × 2
To find the value of length, we need to shift 2 to the left side.
1010/2 = length
Length = 505.
Problem 3
There are 5 boxes and 1010 marbles. How many marbles will be in each box?
Each box will have 202 marbles.
Explanation
To find the marbles in each box, divide the total marbles by the boxes.
1010/5 = 202
Problem 4
In a competition, there are 1010 participants, and they need to be grouped into 101 teams. How many participants are there in each team?
There are 10 participants in each team.
Explanation
Dividing the participants with the total teams, we will get the number of participants in each team.
1010/101 = 10
Problem 5
1010 books need to be arranged in 505 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?
Each of the shelves has 2 books.
Explanation
Divide total books by shelves.
1010/505 = 2
FAQs on Factors of 1010
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Important Glossaries for Factor of 1010
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 1010 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 101, 202, 505, and 1010.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2, 5, and 101 are the prime factors of 1010.
- 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 1010 are (1, 1010), (2, 505), etc.
- Prime factorization: Expressing a number as the product of its prime factors, like 2 × 5 × 101 for 1010.
- Multiple: A number that can be divided by another number without a remainder. For example, 1010 is a multiple of 10.
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