Factors of a Number

The video tutorial explains how to pack fruits into equal groups without leftovers by finding factors. It demonstrates this with 12 apples using multiplication and 16 oranges using division. The tutorial highlights that factors are numbers that multiply or divide a given number without a remainder. It concludes with basic facts about factors, such as every number being a factor of itself and 1 being a factor of every number.

Why is it important for Sam to find factors when packing fruits?

• To use fewer bags.

• To make the packing process faster.

• To make the fruits last longer.

• To ensure all fruits are packed equally with none left behind.

What is the product of the number of apples in one pack and the number of packs when packing 12 apples?

• 12

• 24

• 6

• 36

Which of the following is NOT a factor of 12?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

How many equal packs can be made if each pack contains 2 apples?

• 12

• 6

• 4

• 3

What method is used to find the factors of 16?

• Addition facts

• Subtraction facts

• Multiplication facts

• Division facts

If 16 is divided by 4, how many oranges are in each pack?

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 3

Which of the following pairs are factors of 16?

• 6 and 10

• 2 and 8

• 7 and 9

• 3 and 5

What is a common factor of both 12 and 16?

• 7

• 1

• 5

• 3

Which statement is true about the factors of a number?

• They are always greater than the number.

• They are always smaller than or equal to the number.

• They are always equal to the number.

• They are always prime numbers.

How many factors does the number 12 have?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 7