Factors of 942
The factors of 942 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 157, 314, 471, 942. It has 8 factors.
Factors of 942
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How to work it out
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A factor of 942 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to √942 ≈ 30.69; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 8 factors.
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Prime factorisation: keep dividing by the smallest prime that fits.
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Add all the factors: 1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 157 + 314 + 471 + 942 = 1896. Without 942 itself that is 954, so 942 is an abundant number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 942 = 2 \times 3 \times 157 \]
Factor pairs of 942
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 942 | 1 × 942 = 942 |
| 2 | 471 | 2 × 471 = 942 |
| 3 | 314 | 3 × 314 = 942 |
| 6 | 157 | 6 × 157 = 942 |
Questions
What are the factors of 942?
The factors of 942 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 157, 314, 471, 942. It has 8 factors.
What are the prime factors of 942?
2, 3, 157. As a product: 2 × 3 × 157.
How many factors does 942 have?
942 has 8 factors (4 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 942?
1896.
Is 942 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 942 = 2 × 471.