Factor Tree of 162
How to find the Factor Tree of 162
Given number is 162
The factor tree of 162 is as follows:
| 162 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 81 | |||||||||
| 3 | 27 | |||||||||
| 3 | 9 | |||||||||
| 3 | 3 | |||||||||
162 = 2 x 81
81 = 3 x 27
27 = 3 x 9
9 = 3 x 3
If we write into multiples it would be 162 x 2
On splitting 81 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 27 x 3.
On splitting 27 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 9 x 3.
On splitting 9 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 3 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 162
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 162. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 162. Let’s start with 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 as it results in 162 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 162 now and we can write as 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 162 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 162 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 162 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 162 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 162 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.