Factor Tree of 542

Given number is 542
The factor tree of 542 is as follows:

	542
2		271

542 = 2 x 271

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Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 542. 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 542. Let’s start with 2 x 271 as it results in 542 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 542 now and we can write as 2 x 271 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 271 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.

1. What is factor tree for 542 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 542 are 2 x 271.

2. What are the Prime Factors of 542 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 542 are 2 x 271.