Factors of 96
The factors of 96 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96. It has 12 factors.
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How to work it out
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A factor of 96 is a whole number that divides it with nothing left over. You only need to test the numbers up to ā96 ā 9.80; every one that divides gives a pair.
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The factor pairs are listed in the table below. Together they give 12 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 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 12 + 16 + 24 + 32 + 48 + 96 = 252. Without 96 itself that is 156, so 96 is an abundant number.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 96 = 2^{5} \times 3 \]Factor pairs of 96
| Factor | Pairs with | Product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 1 Ć 96 = 96 |
| 2 | 48 | 2 Ć 48 = 96 |
| 3 | 32 | 3 Ć 32 = 96 |
| 4 | 24 | 4 Ć 24 = 96 |
| 6 | 16 | 6 Ć 16 = 96 |
| 8 | 12 | 8 Ć 12 = 96 |
Questions
What are the factors of 96?
The factors of 96 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96. It has 12 factors.
What are the prime factors of 96?
2, 3. As a product: Ć 3.
How many factors does 96 have?
96 has 12 factors (6 factor pairs).
What is the sum of the factors of 96?
252.
Is 96 a prime number?
No. It is divisible by 2, so 96 = 2 Ć 48.