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Factors of 1916
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 1916, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
What are the Factors of 1916?
The numbers that divide 1916 evenly are known as factors of 1916.
A factor of 1916 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 1916 are 1, 2, 4, 479, 958, and 1916.
Negative factors of 1916: -1, -2, -4, -479, -958, and -1916.
Prime factors of 1916: 2 and 479.
Prime factorization of 1916: 2² × 479.
The sum of factors of 1916: 1 + 2 + 4 + 479 + 958 + 1916 = 3360
How to Find Factors of 1916?
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
- Finding factors using multiplication
- Finding factors using the 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 1916. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 1916 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 1916 by 1, 1916 × 1 = 1916.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 1916 after multiplying
2 × 958 = 1916
4 × 479 = 1916
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 1916 are: (1, 1916), (2, 958), and (4, 479). All these factor pairs result in 1916.
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 in whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method
Step 1: Divide 1916 by 1, 1916 ÷ 1 = 1916.
Step 2: Continue dividing 1916 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
1916 ÷ 1 = 1916
1916 ÷ 2 = 958
1916 ÷ 4 = 479
Therefore, the factors of 1916 are: 1, 2, 4, 479, 958, and 1916.
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 1916 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
1916 ÷ 2 = 958
958 ÷ 2 = 479
479 ÷ 479 = 1
The prime factors of 1916 are 2 and 479.
The prime factorization of 1916 is: 2² × 479.
Factor Tree
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows
Step 1: Firstly, 1916 is divided by 2 to get 958.
Step 2: Now divide 958 by 2 to get 479.
Step 3: Divide 479 by 479 to get 1. Here, 479 is a prime number, that cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 1916 is: 2² × 479.
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 1916: (1, 1916), (2, 958), and (4, 479).
Negative factor pairs of 1916: (-1, -1916), (-2, -958), and (-4, -479).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 1916
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 1916, 1 and 1916 are also factors.
Mistake 2
Missing Negative Factors
We often only mention positive factors. There are also negative factors, always check whether you have mentioned negative factors.
For example, the factors of 1916 consist of -1, -2, -4, etc.
Mistake 3
Including the Fraction
Children might sometimes add fractions as factors. Only whole numbers can be factors.
For example, thinking 1.5 as a factor, because 1916/1.5 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 1916 are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 479 are the prime factors of 1916, but it has other factors like 4, 958.
Mistake 5
Mistake in Factorization
Children might skip steps in factorization and end up writing wrong factors.
For example, not breaking 1916 as 2² × 479 and missing all the key factors.
Factors of 1916 Examples
Problem 1
A company has 479 employees and 1916 tasks to complete. How many tasks will each employee complete?
Each employee will complete 4 tasks.
Explanation
To divide the tasks equally, we need to divide the total tasks by the number of employees.
1916/479 = 4
Problem 2
A rectangular plot has a length of 2 meters and a total area of 1916 square meters. What is the width?
The width is 958 meters.
Explanation
To find the width of the plot, we use the formula,
Area = length × width
1916 = 2 × width
To find the value of width, we need to shift 2 to the left side.
1916/2 = width Width = 958.
Problem 3
A bakery has 4 ovens and 1916 loaves of bread. How many loaves will each oven bake if divided equally?
Each oven will bake 479 loaves.
Explanation
To find the loaves each oven will bake, divide the total loaves by the number of ovens.
1916/4 = 479
Problem 4
In a conference, there are 1916 participants and 958 seats. How many participants will sit in each seat if all seats are filled?
Each seat will have 2 participants.
Explanation
Dividing the participants by the total seats, we will get the number of participants in each seat.
1916/958 = 2
Problem 5
A library has 1916 books to be arranged in 479 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?
Each shelf will have 4 books.
Explanation
Divide total books by shelves.
1916/479 = 4
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Important Glossaries for Factor of 1916
- Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 1916 are 1, 2, 4, 479, 958, and 1916.
- Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 479 are prime factors of 1916.
- 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 1916 are (1, 1916), (2, 958), etc.
- Multiplication method: A method to find factors by identifying pairs of numbers that multiply to the given number.
- Division method: A method to find factors by dividing the number by whole numbers until the remainder is zero.
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