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Factors of 223

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Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing the items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 223, how they are used in real life, and the tips to learn them quickly.

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What are the Factors of 223?

The numbers that divide 223 evenly are known as factors of 223.

 

A factor of 223 is a number that divides the number without a remainder.

 

The factors of 223 are 1 and 223.

 

Negative factors of 223: -1 and -223.

 

Prime factors of 223: 223.

 

Prime factorization of 223: 223.

 

The sum of factors of 223: 1 + 223 = 224

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How to Find Factors of 223?

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
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Finding Factors Using Multiplication

To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 223. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 223 is the multiplication method.

 

Step 1: Multiply 223 by 1, 223 × 1 = 223.

 

There are no other whole numbers that can be multiplied together to equal 223, as it is a prime number.

 

Therefore, the only positive factor pairs of 223 are: (1, 223).

 

For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.

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Finding Factors Using Division Method

Dividing the given numbers by the whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as a whole number as factors. Factors can be calculated by following the simple division method -

 

Step 1: Divide 223 by 1, 223 ÷ 1 = 223.

 

Step 2: Continue dividing 223 by other numbers to see if the remainder becomes 0, but since 223 is a prime number, no other division results in a whole number without a remainder.

 

Therefore, the factors of 223 are: 1 and 223.

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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 223 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.

 

However, since 223 is a prime number itself, it cannot be further divided by any prime number other than 223.

 

The prime factorization of 223 is: 223.

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Factor Tree

The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors.

 

Since 223 is a prime number, the factor tree is quite simple: 223 cannot be divided further as it is already a prime number.

 

So, the prime factorization of 223 is: 223.

 

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 223: (1, 223).

 

Negative factor pairs of 223: (-1, -223).

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 223

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

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Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor

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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 223, 1 and 223 are also factors.

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Factors of 223 Examples

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Problem 1

A teacher has 223 pencils and needs to distribute them equally among the students in one classroom. How many students can equally share these pencils?

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The pencils can only be distributed equally among one student.

Explanation

To distribute the pencils equally, we need to divide the total pencils by the number of students.

 

Since 223 is a prime number, it can only be divided by 1 and 223.

 

223/1 = 223

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Problem 2

A plot of land is 223 square meters in area. How can it be divided into equal sections using whole numbers?

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The plot can only be divided into one section of 223 square meters.

Explanation

Since 223 is a prime number, it can only be divided into one section of 223 square meters each.

 

223 = 1 × 223

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Problem 3

You want to arrange 223 chairs in a hall in rows, ensuring each row has the same number of chairs. How many rows can you have?

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You can have either 1 row or 223 rows.

Explanation

To arrange the chairs equally, the total number of chairs should be divisible by the number of rows.

 

Since 223 is a prime number, it can only be arranged in 1 row or 223 rows with each having 1 chair.

 

223/223 = 1

223/1 = 223

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Problem 4

A library has 223 books and wants to organize them into sections with an equal number of books in each section. How many sections can there be?

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There can be either 1 section or 223 sections.

Explanation

Organizing the books equally requires the total number of books to be divisible by the number of sections.

 

Since 223 is a prime number, it can only be organized into 1 section or 223 sections.

 

223/223 = 1

223/1 = 223

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Problem 5

A farmer has 223 apples and wants to pack them into boxes such that each box contains the same number of apples. How many apples can each box contain?

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Each box can contain either 1 apple or 223 apples.

Explanation

Packing the apples equally means the total number of apples should be divisible by the number of apples per box.

 

Since 223 is a prime number, it can only be packed as 1 apple per box or 223 apples in one box.

 

223/223 = 1

223/1 = 223

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FAQs on Factors of 223

1.What are the factors of 223?

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2.Mention the prime factors of 223.

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3.Is 223 a multiple of 4?

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4.Mention the factor pairs of 223?

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5.What is the square of 223?

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Important Glossaries for Factor of 223

  • Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 223 are 1 and 223.

     
  • Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 223 itself is a prime factor.

     
  • Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pair of 223 is (1, 223).

     
  • Prime number: A natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 223 is a prime number.

     
  • Factorization: The process of breaking down a number into its factors. Since 223 is a prime number, its factorization is itself.
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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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