Factor Tree of 987
How to find the Factor Tree of 987
Given number is 987
The factor tree of 987 is as follows:
| 987 | |||||||||
| 3 | 329 | ||||||||
| 7 | 47 | ||||||||
987 = 3 x 329
329 = 7 x 47
If we write into multiples it would be 987 x 3
On splitting 329 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 47 x 7.
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Ways to Find Factors of 987
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 987. 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 987. Let’s start with 3 x 7 x 47 as it results in 987 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 987 now and we can write as 3 x 7 x 47 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 3, 7, 47 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 987 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 987 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 987 are 3 x 7 x 47.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 987 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 987 are 3 x 7 x 47.