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 962, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
The numbers that divide 962 evenly are known as factors of 962.
A factor of 962 is a number that divides the number without remainder.
The factors of 962 are 1, 2, 481, and 962.
Negative factors of 962: -1, -2, -481, and -962.
Prime factors of 962: 2 and 481.
Prime factorization of 962: 2 × 481.
The sum of factors of 962: 1 + 2 + 481 + 962 = 1446
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 962. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 962 is the multiplication method.
Step 1: Multiply 962 by 1, 962 × 1 = 962.
Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 962 after multiplying 2 × 481 = 962
Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 962 are: (1, 962) and (2, 481).
All these factor pairs result in 962.
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 962 by 1,
962 ÷ 1 = 962.
Step 2: Continue dividing 962 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.
962 ÷ 1 = 962
962 ÷ 2 = 481
Therefore, the factors of 962 are: 1, 2, 481, and 962.
The factors can be found by dividing them with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:
Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 962 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.
962 ÷ 2 = 481 481 is a prime number, so it remains as it is.
The prime factors of 962 are 2 and 481.
The prime factorization of 962 is: 2 × 481.
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows
Step 1: Firstly, 962 is divided by 2 to get 481.
Step 2: 481 is a prime number and cannot be divided further.
So, the prime factorization of 962 is: 2 × 481.
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 962: (1, 962) and (2, 481).
Negative factor pairs of 962: (-1, -962) and (-2, -481).
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 2 teams and 962 points. How will they divide it equally?
Each team will get 481 points.
To divide the points equally, we need to divide the total points by the number of teams.
962/2 = 481
A rectangular banner has a length of 2 meters and a total area of 962 square meters. Find the width.
The width is 481 meters.
To find the width of the banner, we use the formula, Area = length × width 962 = 2 × width
To find the value of width, we need to shift 2 to the left side.
962/2 = width
Width = 481.
There are 481 books and 962 shelves. How many shelves will each book cover?
Each book will cover approximately 2 shelves.
To find the number of shelves each book will cover, divide the total shelves by the number of books.
962/481 ≈ 2
A company has 962 employees and 481 departments. How many employees are there in each department?
There are 2 employees in each department.
Dividing the employees by the total departments, we will get the number of employees in each department.
962/481 = 2
962 apples need to be packed into 2 boxes. How many apples will go in each box?
Each box will have 481 apples.
Divide the total apples by the number of boxes.
962/2 = 481
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