Understanding Factors and Multiples

Which of the following is a factor of 12?

• 5

• 6

• 14

• 15

How can you find the multiples of a number?

• By finding the square of the number

• By subtracting the number from itself

• By adding the number to itself repeatedly

• By dividing the number by integers

What is a similarity between factors and multiples of a number?

• They both include the number itself

• They are both always smaller than the number

• They are both always larger than the number

• They both have a finite list

Which statement is true about factors of a number?

• Factors are always multiples of the number

• Factors are always larger than the number

• Factors are always smaller than the number

• Factors are always equal to the number

What is a key difference between factors and multiples?

• Factors can be larger or smaller than the number

• Multiples are always smaller than the number

• Factors are always smaller, and multiples are always larger than the number

• Multiples are always equal to the number