Factors and Multiples

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Factors and multiples

A multiple is a number that can be divided by another number a certain number of times without a remainder. A factor is one of two or more numbers that divides a given number without a remainder.

Factors

A factor divides a number completely without leaving any remainder.

Multiples

Well, a multiple is any number obtained by multiplying other numbers together. Multiples are most commonly discussed in the context of integers. 

Prime and composite numbers

A prime number is a number which has exactly two factors i.e. '1' and number itself. A composite number has more than two factors, which means apart from getting divided by number 1 and itself, it can also be divided by at least one integer or number.

Multiple Choice

Which is a factor of 20?

• 8

• 10

• 40

• 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are multiples of 6?

• 2, 4, 6

• 1, 2, 3, 6

• 6, 12, 18, 24

• 6, 12, 24, 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor of 8?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 6

Multiple Choice

A factor is larger than the given number?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A factor is:

• A number which multiplies by itself

• A number which is divisible by another number with no remainders

• A number that doubles each time

• A number which divides by itself

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