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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 -125, 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 -125, how they are used in real life, and tips to learn them quickly.</p>
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<h2>What are the Factors of -125?</h2>
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<h2>What are the Factors of -125?</h2>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide -125 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>-125.</p>
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<p>The<a>numbers</a>that divide -125 evenly are known as<a>factors</a><a>of</a>-125.</p>
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<p>A factor of -125 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>A factor of -125 is a number that divides the number without<a>remainder</a>.</p>
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<p>The factors of -125 are 1, 5, 25, and 125.</p>
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<p>The factors of -125 are 1, 5, 25, and 125.</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factors of -125:</strong>-1, -5, -25, and -125.</p>
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<p><strong>Negative factors of -125:</strong>-1, -5, -25, and -125.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 125:</strong>5. Prime factorization of 125: 5³.</p>
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<p><strong>Prime factors of 125:</strong>5. Prime factorization of 125: 5³.</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of -125: 1 + 5 + 25 + 125 = 156</p>
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<p>The<a>sum</a>of factors of -125: 1 + 5 + 25 + 125 = 156</p>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of -125?</h2>
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<h2>How to Find Factors of -125?</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 125. Identifying the numbers that are multiplied to get the number 125 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 125. Identifying the numbers that are multiplied to get the number 125 is the multiplication method.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 125 by 1, 125 × 1 = 125.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Multiply 125 by 1, 125 × 1 = 125.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 125 after multiplying 5 × 25 = 125</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Check for other numbers that give 125 after multiplying 5 × 25 = 125</p>
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<p>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 125 are: (1, 125), (5, 25).</p>
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<p>Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 125 are: (1, 125), (5, 25).</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 125.</p>
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<p>All these factor pairs result in 125.</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 number with<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method </p>
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<p>Dividing the given number with<a>whole numbers</a>until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as 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 125 by 1, 125 ÷ 1 = 125.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Divide 125 by 1, 125 ÷ 1 = 125.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Continue dividing 125 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Continue dividing 125 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 1 = 125</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 1 = 125</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 5 = 25</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 5 = 25</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 25 = 5</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 25 = 5</p>
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<p>Therefore, the factors of 125 are: 1, 5, 25, 125.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the factors of 125 are: 1, 5, 25, 125.</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 with a<a>prime number</a>. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:</p>
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<p>The factors can be found by dividing with a<a>prime number</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><strong>Using Prime Factorization:</strong>In this process, prime factors of 125 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><strong>Using Prime Factorization:</strong>In this process, prime factors of 125 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>125 ÷ 5 = 25</p>
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<p>125 ÷ 5 = 25</p>
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<p>25 ÷ 5 = 5</p>
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<p>25 ÷ 5 = 5</p>
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<p>5 ÷ 5 = 1</p>
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<p>5 ÷ 5 = 1</p>
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<p>The prime factor of 125 is 5. The prime factorization of 125 is: 5³.</p>
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<p>The prime factor of 125 is 5. The prime factorization of 125 is: 5³.</p>
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<h3>Factor Tree</h3>
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<h3>Factor Tree</h3>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows </p>
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<p>The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows </p>
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<p>Step 1: Firstly, 125 is divided by 5 to get 25.</p>
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<p>Step 1: Firstly, 125 is divided by 5 to get 25.</p>
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<p>Step 2: Now divide 25 by 5 to get 5. Step 3: Divide 5 by 5 to get 1. Here, 5 is the smallest prime number that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p>Step 2: Now divide 25 by 5 to get 5. Step 3: Divide 5 by 5 to get 1. Here, 5 is the smallest prime number that cannot be divided anymore.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 125 is: 5³.</p>
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<p>So, the prime factorization of 125 is: 5³.</p>
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<p><strong>Factor Pairs:</strong>Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute 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. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 125: (1, 125), (5, 25).</p>
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<p>Positive factor pairs of 125: (1, 125), (5, 25).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 125: (-1, -125), (-5, -25).</p>
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<p>Negative factor pairs of 125: (-1, -125), (-5, -25).</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of -125</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of -125</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 5 students and 125 chocolates. How will they divide them equally?</p>
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<p>There are 5 students and 125 chocolates. How will they divide them equally?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>They will get 25 chocolates each.</p>
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<p>They will get 25 chocolates each.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To divide the chocolates equally, we need to divide the total chocolates by the number of students.</p>
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<p>To divide the chocolates equally, we need to divide the total chocolates by the number of students.</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A block is cubic, with each side measuring 5 meters, and the total volume is 125 cubic meters. What is the height?</p>
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<p>A block is cubic, with each side measuring 5 meters, and the total volume is 125 cubic meters. What is the height?</p>
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<p>5 meters.</p>
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<p>5 meters.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the height of the block, we use the formula, Volume = side × side × height 125 = 5 × 5 × height</p>
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<p>To find the height of the block, we use the formula, Volume = side × side × height 125 = 5 × 5 × height</p>
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<p>To find the value of height, we need to shift 5² to the left side.</p>
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<p>To find the value of height, we need to shift 5² to the left side.</p>
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<p>125/25 = height</p>
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<p>125/25 = height</p>
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<p>Height = 5.</p>
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<p>Height = 5.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>There are 25 gift boxes and 125 candies. How many candies will be in each box?</p>
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<p>There are 25 gift boxes and 125 candies. How many candies will be in each box?</p>
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<p>Each box will have 5 candies.</p>
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<p>Each box will have 5 candies.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the candies in each box, divide the total candies by the number of boxes.</p>
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<p>To find the candies in each box, divide the total candies by the number of boxes.</p>
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<p>125/25 = 5</p>
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<p>125/25 = 5</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>In a club, there are 125 members, and 5 groups. How many members are there in each group?</p>
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<p>In a club, there are 125 members, and 5 groups. How many members are there in each group?</p>
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<p>There are 25 members in each group.</p>
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<p>There are 25 members in each group.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Dividing the members by the total groups, we will get the number of members in each group.</p>
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<p>Dividing the members by the total groups, we will get the number of members in each group.</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>125 books need to be arranged in 5 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?</p>
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<p>125 books need to be arranged in 5 shelves. How many books will go on each shelf?</p>
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<p>Each shelf has 25 books.</p>
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<p>Each shelf has 25 books.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Divide total books by shelves.</p>
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<p>Divide total books by shelves.</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<p>125/5 = 25</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of -125</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Factors of -125</h2>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of -125?</h3>
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<h3>1.What are the factors of -125?</h3>
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<p>1, 5, 25, 125 are the factors of 125, and -1, -5, -25, -125 are the negative factors.</p>
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<p>1, 5, 25, 125 are the factors of 125, and -1, -5, -25, -125 are the negative factors.</p>
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<h3>2.Mention the prime factors of 125.</h3>
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<p>The prime factor of 125 is 5.</p>
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<p>The prime factor of 125 is 5.</p>
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<h3>3.Is 125 a multiple of 5?</h3>
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<h3>3.Is 125 a multiple of 5?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of 125?</h3>
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<h3>4.Mention the factor pairs of 125?</h3>
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<p>(1, 125), (5, 25) are the factor pairs of 125.</p>
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<p>(1, 125), (5, 25) are the factor pairs of 125.</p>
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<h3>5.What is the cube of 125?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the cube of 125?</h3>
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<p>The<a>cube</a>of 125 is 1,953,125.</p>
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<p>The<a>cube</a>of 125 is 1,953,125.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factor of -125</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Factor of -125</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 125 are 1, 5, 25, and 125.</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 125 are 1, 5, 25, and 125.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 5 is a prime factor of 125.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factors:</strong>The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 5 is a prime factor of 125.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Negative factors:</strong>Factors that are negative counterparts of positive factors. For example, -1, -5, -25, -125.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Negative factors:</strong>Factors that are negative counterparts of positive factors. For example, -1, -5, -25, -125.</li>
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</ul><ul><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 125 are (1, 125), (5, 25).</li>
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</ul><ul><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 125 are (1, 125), (5, 25).</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>The process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 125 is expressed as 5³.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization:</strong>The process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 125 is expressed as 5³.</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>