Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without a 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 1487, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.
The numbers that divide 1487 evenly are known as factors of 1487.
A factor of 1487 is a number that divides the number without a remainder.
The factors of 1487 are 1 and 1487.
Negative factors of 1487: -1 and -1487.
Prime factors of 1487: 1487 (since 1487 is a prime number).
Prime factorization of 1487: 1487.
The sum of factors of 1487: 1 + 1487 = 1488
Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:
To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 1487. Since 1487 is a prime number, the multiplication method involves only the number itself and 1.
Step 1: Multiply 1487 by 1, 1487 × 1 = 1487.
Therefore, the positive factor pair of 1487 is: (1, 1487).
For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.
Dividing the given number 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 1487 by 1, 1487 ÷ 1 = 1487.
Step 2: Continue dividing 1487 by numbers greater than 1. Since 1487 is a prime number, it is only divisible by itself and 1.
Therefore, the factors of 1487 are: 1 and 1487.
The factors can be found by dividing with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:
Using Prime Factorization: Since 1487 is a prime number, it cannot be broken down into smaller prime factors.
The prime factorization of 1487 is simply 1487.
The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. However, since 1487 is a prime number, the factor tree will only consist of the number itself.
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 pair of 1487: (1, 1487).
Negative factor pair of 1487: (-1, -1487).
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 classes and 1487 students. How will they divide it equally?
It is not possible to divide students equally between 2 classes because 1487 is a prime number.
Since 1487 is a prime number, it cannot be divided evenly except by 1 and 1487 itself.
A rectangular banner has an area of 1487 square meters and a width of 1 meter. Find the length?
1487 meters.
To find the length of the banner, we use the formula: Area = length × width
1487 = length × 1
Therefore, length = 1487 meters.
If a group has 1 person, how many groups can you form with 1487 people?
You can form 1487 groups.
Since each group has 1 person, the total number of groups is equal to the total number of people, which is 1487.
A shipment has 1487 boxes, each containing 1 item. How many items are there in total?
There are 1487 items in total.
Since each box contains 1 item, the total number of items is equal to the number of boxes, which is 1487.
1487 books are to be arranged in 1 shelf. How many books will go on each shelf?
All 1487 books will go on the single shelf.
Since there is only 1 shelf, all the books will be placed on it.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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