Steps to find factors of 236 in pair

Example: Find factors of 236 in pair

Factor Pair Pair Factorization
1 and 236 1 x 236 = 236
2 and 118 2 x 118 = 236
4 and 59 4 x 59 = 236

Since the product of two negative numbers gives a positive number, the product of the negative values of both the numbers in a pair factor will also give 236. They are called negative pair factors.

Hence, the negative pairs of 236 would be ( -1 , -236 ) .

Introduction to factor pairs

Factor pair in mathematics is defined as all factors of a given number which when written in pair and multiplied gives the original number. Every natural number is a product of atleast one factor pair. Eg- Factors of 236 are 1 , 2 , 4 , 59 , 118 , 236. So, factors of 236 in pair are (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

How can we define factors?

In mathematics a factor is a number which divides into another without leaving any remainder. Or we can say, any two numbers that multiply to give a product are both factors of that product. It can be both positive or negative.

Properties of Factors

  • Each number is a factor of itself. Eg. 236 is a factor of itself.
  • 1 is a factor of every number. Eg. 1 is a factor of 236.
  • Every number is a factor of zero (0), since 236 x 0 = 0.
  • Every number other than 1 has at least two factors, namely the number itself and 1.
  • Every factor of a number is an exact divisor of that number, example 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236 are exact divisors of 236.
  • Factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236. Each factor divides 236 without leaving a remainder.
  • Every factor of a number is less than or equal to the number, eg. 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236 are all less than or equal to 236.

Steps to find Factors of 236

  • Step 1. Find all the numbers that would divide 236 without leaving any remainder. Starting with the number 1 upto 118 (half of 236). The number 1 and the number itself are always factors of the given number.
    236 ÷ 1 : Remainder = 0
    236 ÷ 2 : Remainder = 0
    236 ÷ 4 : Remainder = 0
    236 ÷ 59 : Remainder = 0
    236 ÷ 118 : Remainder = 0
    236 ÷ 236 : Remainder = 0

Hence, Factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, and 236

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is 236 a composite number?

    Yes 236 is a composite number.

  • Is 236 a prime number?

    No 236 is not a prime number.

  • Is 236 a perfect square?

    No 236 is not a perfect square.

  • Write five multiples of 236.

    Five multiples of 236 are 472, 708, 944, 1180, 1416.

  • Write all odd factors of 236?

    The factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236.
    Odd factors of 236 are 1 , 59.

Examples of Factors

Rustom has been assigned the following tasks by the teacher:
- Finding out all positive factors of 236.
- Writing all prime factors of 236.
- Writing all the possible factors of 236 in pair.
Help him in writing all these.

Positive factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236.
Prime factors of 236 are 2, 2, 59.
Factors of 236 in pair are (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

What are the pair factors of 236?

Factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236. Hence, the factors of 236 in pair are (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

Can you help Sammy list the factors of 236 and also find the factor pairs?

Factors of 236 are 1, 2, 4, 59, 118, 236.
Factors of 236 in pair are (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

The area of a rectangle is 236 square meters. List all the possible combinations possible for length and breadth in which a designer can design out all the combinations.

For the possible combinations possible for length and breadth in which a designer can design out all the rectangles can be calculated by calculating the factors of 236 in pair. So, the possible combinations (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

Help Diji in finding factors of 236 by Prime Factorization method and then sorting factors of 236 in pairs.

Prime factorization of 236 is 2 x 2 x 59. Factors of 236 in pair can be written as (1,236), (2,118), (4,59).

Write the smallest prime factor of 236.

Smallest prime factor of 236 is 2.

Write the largest prime factor of 236.

Largest prime factor of 236 is 59.

Diji wants to write all the negative factors of 236. Can you help Diji in doing the same?

Negative factors of 236 are -1, -2, -4, -59, -118, -236.