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<p>Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 987, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.</p>
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<p>Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 987, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.</p>
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<h2>What are the Factors of 987?</h2>
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<h2>What are the Factors of 987?</h2>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide 987 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>987.</p>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide 987 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>987.</p>
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<p>A factor of 987 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>A factor of 987 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>The factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, and 987.</p>
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<p>The factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, and 987.</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factors of 987:</strong>-1, -3, -7, -21, -47, -141, -329, and -987.</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factors of 987:</strong>-1, -3, -7, -21, -47, -141, -329, and -987.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 987:</strong>3, 7, and 47.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 987:</strong>3, 7, and 47.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factorization of 987:</strong>3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factorization of 987:</strong>3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of 987: 1 + 3 + 7 + 21 + 47 + 141 + 329 + 987 = 1536</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of 987: 1 + 3 + 7 + 21 + 47 + 141 + 329 + 987 = 1536</p>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of 987?</h2>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of 987?</h2>
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<p>Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:</p>
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<p>Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:</p>
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<ul><li>Finding factors using<a>multiplication</a> </li>
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<ul><li>Finding factors using<a>multiplication</a> </li>
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<li>Finding factors using<a>division</a>method </li>
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<li>Finding factors using<a>division</a>method </li>
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<li>Prime factors and<a>prime factorization</a></li>
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<li>Prime factors and<a>prime factorization</a></li>
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</ul><h3>Finding Factors Using Multiplication</h3>
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</ul><h3>Finding Factors Using Multiplication</h3>
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<p>To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 987. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 987 is the multiplication method.</p>
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<p>To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 987. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 987 is the multiplication method.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 987 by 1, 987 × 1 = 987.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 987 by 1, 987 × 1 = 987.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 987 after multiplying</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 987 after multiplying</p>
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<p>3 × 329 = 987</p>
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<p>3 × 329 = 987</p>
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<p>7 × 141 = 987</p>
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<p>7 × 141 = 987</p>
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<p>21 × 47 = 987</p>
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<p>21 × 47 = 987</p>
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<p>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 987 are: (1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), (21, 47).</p>
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<p>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 987 are: (1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), (21, 47).</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 987.</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 987.</p>
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<p>For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.</p>
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<p>For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.</p>
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<h3>Finding Factors Using Division Method</h3>
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<h3>Finding Factors Using Division Method</h3>
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<p>Dividing the given numbers with the<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result in whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method</p>
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<p>Dividing the given numbers with the<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result in whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Divide 987 by 1, 987 ÷ 1 = 987.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Divide 987 by 1, 987 ÷ 1 = 987.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Continue dividing 987 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Continue dividing 987 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 1 = 987</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 1 = 987</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 3 = 329</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 3 = 329</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 7 = 141</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 7 = 141</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 21 = 47</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 21 = 47</p>
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<p>Therefore, the factors of 987 are: 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the factors of 987 are: 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987.</p>
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<h3>Prime Factors and Prime Factorization</h3>
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<h3>Prime Factors and Prime Factorization</h3>
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<p>The factors can be found by dividing it with<a>prime numbers</a>. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:</p>
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<p>The factors can be found by dividing it with<a>prime numbers</a>. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:</p>
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<ul><li>Using prime factorization </li>
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<ul><li>Using prime factorization </li>
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<li>Using<a>factor tree</a></li>
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<li>Using<a>factor tree</a></li>
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</ul><p>Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 987 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.</p>
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</ul><p>Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 987 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 3 = 329</p>
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<p>987 ÷ 3 = 329</p>
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<p>329 ÷ 7 = 47</p>
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<p>329 ÷ 7 = 47</p>
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<p>47 ÷ 47 = 1</p>
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<p>47 ÷ 47 = 1</p>
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<p>The prime factors of 987 are 3, 7, and 47.</p>
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<p>The prime factors of 987 are 3, 7, and 47.</p>
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<p>The prime factorization of 987 is: 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p>The prime factorization of 987 is: 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<h2>Factor Tree</h2>
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<h2>Factor Tree</h2>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show</p>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following steps show</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 987 is divided by 3 to get 329.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, 987 is divided by 3 to get 329.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 329 by 7 to get 47. Step 3: 47 is a prime number and cannot be divided further. So, the prime factorization of 987 is: 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now divide 329 by 7 to get 47. Step 3: 47 is a prime number and cannot be divided further. So, the prime factorization of 987 is: 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p><strong>Factor Pairs</strong>Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.</p>
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<p><strong>Factor Pairs</strong>Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 987: (1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), and (21, 47).</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 987: (1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), and (21, 47).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 987: (-1, -987), (-3, -329), (-7, -141), and (-21, -47).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 987: (-1, -987), (-3, -329), (-7, -141), and (-21, -47).</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 987</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 987</h2>
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<p>Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>There are 3 friends and 987 marbles. How will they divide it equally?</p>
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<p>There are 3 friends and 987 marbles. How will they divide it equally?</p>
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<p>They will get 329 marbles each.</p>
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<p>They will get 329 marbles each.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To divide the marbles equally, we need to divide the total marbles by the number of friends.</p>
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<p>To divide the marbles equally, we need to divide the total marbles by the number of friends.</p>
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<p>987/3 = 329</p>
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<p>987/3 = 329</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A rectangular garden has a length of 21 meters and a total area of 987 square meters. Find the width.</p>
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<p>A rectangular garden has a length of 21 meters and a total area of 987 square meters. Find the width.</p>
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<p>47 meters.</p>
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<p>47 meters.</p>
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<p>To find the width of the garden, we use the formula,</p>
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<p>To find the width of the garden, we use the formula,</p>
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<p>Area = length × width</p>
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<p>Area = length × width</p>
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<p>987 = 21 × width</p>
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<p>987 = 21 × width</p>
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<p>To find the value of width, we need to shift 21 to the left side.</p>
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<p>To find the value of width, we need to shift 21 to the left side.</p>
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<p>987/21 = width</p>
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<p>987/21 = width</p>
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<p>Width = 47.</p>
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<p>Width = 47.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>There are 7 containers and 987 liters of water. How many liters of water will be in each container?</p>
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<p>There are 7 containers and 987 liters of water. How many liters of water will be in each container?</p>
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<p>Each container will have 141 liters of water.</p>
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<p>Each container will have 141 liters of water.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the liters of water in each container, divide the total liters by the number of containers.</p>
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<p>To find the liters of water in each container, divide the total liters by the number of containers.</p>
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<p>987/7 = 141</p>
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<p>987/7 = 141</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>In a hall, there are 987 chairs, and 47 sections. How many chairs are there in each section?</p>
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<p>In a hall, there are 987 chairs, and 47 sections. How many chairs are there in each section?</p>
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<p>There are 21 chairs in each section.</p>
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<p>There are 21 chairs in each section.</p>
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<p>Dividing the chairs by the total sections, we will get the number of chairs in each section.</p>
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<p>Dividing the chairs by the total sections, we will get the number of chairs in each section.</p>
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<p>987/47 = 21</p>
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<p>987/47 = 21</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>987 students need to be divided into 3 teams. How many students will be on each team?</p>
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<p>987 students need to be divided into 3 teams. How many students will be on each team?</p>
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<p>Each team will have 329 students.</p>
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<p>Each team will have 329 students.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Divide the total students by the number of teams.</p>
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<p>Divide the total students by the number of teams.</p>
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<p>987/3 = 329</p>
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<p>987/3 = 329</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of 987</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of 987</h2>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of 987?</h3>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of 987?</h3>
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<p>1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987 are the factors of 987.</p>
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<p>1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987 are the factors of 987.</p>
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<h3>2.Mention the prime factors of 987.</h3>
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<h3>2.Mention the prime factors of 987.</h3>
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<p>The prime factors of 987 are 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<p>The prime factors of 987 are 3 × 7 × 47.</p>
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<h3>3.Is 987 a multiple of 7?</h3>
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<h3>3.Is 987 a multiple of 7?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of 987?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of 987?</h3>
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<p>(1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), and (21, 47) are the factor pairs of 987.</p>
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<p>(1, 987), (3, 329), (7, 141), and (21, 47) are the factor pairs of 987.</p>
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<h3>5.What is the square of 987?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the square of 987?</h3>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factor of 987</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factor of 987</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, and 987. </li>
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<ul><li><strong>Factors:</strong>The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, and 987. </li>
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<li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 3, 7, and 47 are prime factors of 987. </li>
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<li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 3, 7, and 47 are prime factors of 987. </li>
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<li><strong>Factor pairs:</strong>Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 987 are (1, 987), (3, 329), etc. </li>
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<li><strong>Factor pairs:</strong>Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 987 are (1, 987), (3, 329), etc. </li>
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<li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>A way of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 987 = 3 × 7 × 47. </li>
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<li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>A way of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 987 = 3 × 7 × 47. </li>
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<li><strong>Multiples:</strong>A number that can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 987 is a multiple of 3.</li>
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<li><strong>Multiples:</strong>A number that can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 987 is a multiple of 3.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>