Factor Tree of 168
How to find the Factor Tree of 168
Given number is 168
The factor tree of 168 is as follows:
| 168 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 84 | |||||||||
| 2 | 42 | |||||||||
| 2 | 21 | |||||||||
| 3 | 7 | |||||||||
168 = 2 x 84
84 = 2 x 42
42 = 2 x 21
21 = 3 x 7
If we write into multiples it would be 168 x 2
On splitting 84 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 42 x 2.
On splitting 42 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 21 x 2.
On splitting 21 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 7 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 168
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 168. 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 168. Let’s start with 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 as it results in 168 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 168 now and we can write as 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 2, 2, 3, 7 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 168 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 168 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 168 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 168 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 168 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7.