Factors of 546 in pair are (1, 546) , (2, 273) , (3, 182) , (6, 91) , (7, 78) , (13, 42) , (14, 39) and (21, 26)

How to find factors of a number in pair

Steps to find factors of 546 in pair

Example: Find factors of 546 in pair

Factor Pair Pair Factorization
1 and 546 1 x 546 = 546
2 and 273 2 x 273 = 546
3 and 182 3 x 182 = 546
6 and 91 6 x 91 = 546
7 and 78 7 x 78 = 546
13 and 42 13 x 42 = 546
14 and 39 14 x 39 = 546
21 and 26 21 x 26 = 546

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 546. They are called negative pair factors.

Hence, the negative pairs of 546 would be ( -1 , -546 ) .

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 546 are 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 21 , 26 , 39 , 42 , 78 , 91 , 182 , 273 , 546. So, factors of 546 in pair are (1,546), (2,273), (3,182), (6,91), (7,78), (13,42), (14,39), (21,26).

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. 546 is a factor of itself.
  • 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, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546 are exact divisors of 546.
  • 1 is a factor of every number. Eg. 1 is a factor of 546.
  • Every number is a factor of zero (0), since 546 x 0 = 0.

Steps to find Factors of 546

  • Step 1. Find all the numbers that would divide 546 without leaving any remainder. Starting with the number 1 upto 273 (half of 546). The number 1 and the number itself are always factors of the given number.
    546 ÷ 1 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 2 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 3 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 6 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 7 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 13 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 14 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 21 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 26 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 39 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 42 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 78 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 91 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 182 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 273 : Remainder = 0
    546 ÷ 546 : Remainder = 0

Hence, Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, and 546

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is 546 a composite number?

    Yes 546 is a composite number.

  • Is 546 a prime number?

    No 546 is not a prime number.

  • What is the mean of factors of 546?

    Factors of 546 are 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 21 , 26 , 39 , 42 , 78 , 91 , 182 , 273 , 546. therefore mean of factors of 546 is (1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 7 + 13 + 14 + 21 + 26 + 39 + 42 + 78 + 91 + 182 + 273 + 546) / 16 = 84.00.

  • What do you mean by proper divisors?

    A number x is said to be the proper divisor of y if it divides y completely, given that x is smaller than y.

  • What do you mean by improper divisors?

    An improper divisor of a number is the number itself apart from this any divisor of a given number is a proper divisor.

Examples of Factors

Ariel has been asked to write all factor pairs of 546 but she is finding it difficult. Can you help her find out?

Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546. So, factors of 546 in pair are (1,546), (2,273), (3,182), (6,91), (7,78), (13,42), (14,39), (21,26).

Sammy wants to write all the negative factors of 546 in pair, but don't know how to start. Help Sammy in writing all the factor pairs.

Negative factors of 546 are -1, -2, -3, -6, -7, -13, -14, -21, -26, -39, -42, -78, -91, -182, -273, -546. Hence, factors of 546 in pair are (-1,-546), (-2,-273), (-3,-182), (-6,-91), (-7,-78), (-13,-42), (-14,-39), (-21,-26).

Help Deep in writing the positive factors of 546 in pair and negative factor of 546 in pair.

Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546. Positive factors of 546 in pair are (1,546), (2,273), (3,182), (6,91), (7,78), (13,42), (14,39), (21,26). Negative factors of 546 in pair are (-1,-546), (-2,-273), (-3,-182), (-6,-91), (-7,-78), (-13,-42), (-14,-39), (-21,-26).

Find the product of all prime factors of 546.

Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546. Prime factors are 2, 3, 7, 13. So, the product of all prime factors of 546 would be 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 = 546.

Can you help Sammy list the factors of 546 and also find the factor pairs?

Factors of 546 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 26, 39, 42, 78, 91, 182, 273, 546.
Factors of 546 in pair are (1,546), (2,273), (3,182), (6,91), (7,78), (13,42), (14,39), (21,26).

Help Diji in finding factors of 546 by Prime Factorization method and then sorting factors of 546 in pairs.

Prime factorization of 546 is 2 x 3 x 7 x 13. Factors of 546 in pair can be written as (1,546), (2,273), (3,182), (6,91), (7,78), (13,42), (14,39), (21,26).

Write the smallest prime factor of 546.

Smallest prime factor of 546 is 2.

Write the largest prime factor of 546.

Largest prime factor of 546 is 13.