Factor Tree of 231
How to find the Factor Tree of 231
Given number is 231
The factor tree of 231 is as follows:
| 231 | |||||||||
| 3 | 77 | ||||||||
| 7 | 11 | ||||||||
231 = 3 x 77
77 = 7 x 11
If we write into multiples it would be 231 x 3
On splitting 77 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 11 x 7.
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Ways to Find Factors of 231
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 231. 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 231. Let’s start with 3 x 7 x 11 as it results in 231 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 231 now and we can write as 3 x 7 x 11 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 3, 7, 11 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 231 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 231 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 231 are 3 x 7 x 11.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 231 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 231 are 3 x 7 x 11.