Factors of 5
The factors of 5 are 1, 5. It has 2 factors.
Factors of 5
Pick any whole number from 1 to 10,000.
How to work it out
- 1
A factor of 5 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √5 ≈ 2.24; every one that divides gives a pair.
- 2
The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 2 factors.
- 3
5 has no factors besides 1 and itself, so it is a prime number.
- 4
Add all the factors: 1 + 5 = 6. Without 5 itself that is 1, so 5 is a deficient number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 5 = 5 \]
Factor pairs of 5
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 × 5 = 5 |
Questions
What are the factors of 5?
The factors of 5 are 1, 5. It has 2 factors.
What are the prime factors of 5?
5. As a product: 5.
How many factors does 5 have?
5 has 2 factors (1 factor pair).
What is the sum of the factors of 5?
6.
Is 5 a prime number?
Yes. Its only factors are 1 and 5.