Factor Tree of 9972
How to find the Factor Tree of 9972
Given number is 9972
The factor tree of 9972 is as follows:
| 9972 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 4986 | |||||||||
| 2 | 2493 | |||||||||
| 3 | 831 | |||||||||
| 3 | 277 | |||||||||
9972 = 2 x 4986
4986 = 2 x 2493
2493 = 3 x 831
831 = 3 x 277
If we write into multiples it would be 9972 x 2
On splitting 4986 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 2493 x 2.
On splitting 2493 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 831 x 3.
On splitting 831 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 277 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 9972
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 9972. 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 9972. Let’s start with 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 277 as it results in 9972 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 9972 now and we can write as 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 277 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 2, 3, 3, 277 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 9972 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 9972 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 9972 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 277.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 9972 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 9972 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 277.