Factor Tree of 255
How to find the Factor Tree of 255
Given number is 255
The factor tree of 255 is as follows:
| 255 | |||||||||
| 3 | 85 | ||||||||
| 5 | 17 | ||||||||
255 = 3 x 85
85 = 5 x 17
If we write into multiples it would be 255 x 3
On splitting 85 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 17 x 5.
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Ways to Find Factors of 255
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 255. 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 255. Let’s start with 3 x 5 x 17 as it results in 255 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 255 now and we can write as 3 x 5 x 17 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 3, 5, 17 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 255 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 255 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 255 are 3 x 5 x 17.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 255 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 255 are 3 x 5 x 17.