Factor Tree of 552
How to find the Factor Tree of 552
Given number is 552
The factor tree of 552 is as follows:
| 552 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 276 | |||||||||
| 2 | 138 | |||||||||
| 2 | 69 | |||||||||
| 3 | 23 | |||||||||
552 = 2 x 276
276 = 2 x 138
138 = 2 x 69
69 = 3 x 23
If we write into multiples it would be 552 x 2
On splitting 276 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 138 x 2.
On splitting 138 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 69 x 2.
On splitting 69 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 23 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 552
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 552. 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 552. Let’s start with 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 as it results in 552 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 552 now and we can write as 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 2, 2, 3, 23 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 552 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 552 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 552 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 552 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 552 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 23.