Factors of 77
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Factors of any number are the whole numbers that can divide the number completely. Why are factors important to learn? For mathematical approaches, factors are used in organizing and bringing more efficiency to any task. In this article, let's learn how to solve factors 77 easily.

What are the Factors of 77?

Factors of 77 are those numbers that can divide 77 perfectly. The factors of 77 are:


1,7,11 and 77.


Negative factors of 77: -1, -7, -11, -77.


Prime factors of 77: 7,11


Prime factorization of 77: 7×11


The sum of factors of 77: 1+7+11+77 = 96

How to Find the Factors of 77

For finding factors of 77, we will be learning these below-mentioned methods:

  • Multiplication Method
  • Division Method
  • Prime Factor and Prime Factorization
  • Factor Tree
     

Finding Factors using Multiplication Methods

This particular method often finds the pair of factors which, on multiplication together, produces 77. Let us find the pairs which, on multiplication, yields 77.


1×77=77


7×11=77


From this, we conclude that, factors of 77 are: 1,7,11, and 77.
 

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Finding Factors using Division Method

The division method finds the numbers that evenly divides the given number 77. To find the factors of 77, we have to divide 77 by all possible natural numbers less than 77 and check.


1,7,11,77 are the only factors that the number 77 has. So to verify the factors of 77 using the division method, we just need to divide 77 by each factor.


77/1 =77


77/7 =11


77/11=7


77/77=1

Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization is the easiest process to find prime factors. It decomposes 77 into a product of its prime integers.


Prime Factors of 77: 7,11.


Prime Factorization of 77: 7×11 
 

Factor tree

The number 77 is written on top and two branches are extended.


Fill in those branches with a factor pair of the number above, i.e., 77.


Continue this process until each branch ends with a prime factor (number).


The first two branches of the factor tree of 77 are 7 and 11.


Factor Pairs


Positive pair factors:   (1,77), (7,11)


Negative pair factors: (-1,-77), (-7,-77).

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 77

Children quite often make silly mistakes while solving factors. Let us see what are the common errors to occur and how to avoid them.

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Problem 1

A lady has 77 dahlias and 154 roses. She wants to divide them equally among some vases. What is the maximum number of vases she requires?

Okay, lets begin

Number of dahlias: 77


Number of roses: 154


Factors of 77: 1,7,11,77


Factors of 154: 1,2,7,11,14,22,77,154


Common factors of 77 and 154: 1,7,11,77.


Greatest common factor of 77 and 154: 77


So, there will be 77 vases she requires.


Answer: 77 vases
 

Explanation

To divide equally, the maximum number of plates can be found through the Greatest Common Factor. Here, we found the GCF, which is the answer.
 

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Problem 2

Find the simplest form of square root of 77.

Okay, lets begin

√77 = √(7×11) = √77


Answer: The simplest form of square root of 77 is √77.
 

Explanation

Break down 77 into its product of its prime factor and find its square root by grouping a pair of factors at a time, leaving the remaining single factors under radical.
 

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Problem 3

The area of a rectangle is 77 square units. If the length is 11 units, then what is the measure of its width?

Okay, lets begin

Area of rectangle: 77 sq units


Factors of 77: 1,7,11,77


We know that the area of a rectangle is the product of its length and breadth.


Given, length= 11 units


There exists a factor pair of 77, which is (7,11). Hence, width is 7 units. Let’s check it through the formula for area.


So, length×width = area


⇒ 11 × width = 77


⇒ width = 77/11 = 7


Answer: 7 units
 

Explanation

Used the concept of factor pairs for 77 and rechecked using the formula for finding area of a rectangle.
 

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Problem 4

Find the smallest number that is divisible by 7 and 77.

Okay, lets begin

Prime factorization of 7: 7×1.


Prime factorization of 77: 7×11

LCM of 7 and 77: 7×11 = 77

Answer: 77 is the smallest number which is divisible by 7 and 77.
 

Explanation

To find the smallest number which is divisible by 7 and 77, we need to find the LCM of these numbers.
 

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Problem 5

If a number is divisible by both 7 and 11, is it divisible by 77?

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 Yes, any number which is divisible by 7 and 11 is also divisible by 77, since 77 = 7×11


Answer: Yes
 

Explanation

Any number which is divisible by the factor 7 and factor 11 of 77, then it is also divisible by 77 because 77 is a product of 7 and 11.
 

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FAQs on Factors of 77

1.Is 77 a prime number?

 No, 77 is not a prime number, because it has factors other than 1 and 77 itself.
 

2.What is 77 divisible by?

 77 is divisible by 1,7,11,77. 
 

3. Is 77 a perfect square?

4.Is 7 a factor of 777?

7 is a factor of 777. Let’s check how: on dividing 777 by 7, we get a remainder 0. This means that 7 can divide 777 perfectly and leave a remainder other than 0.
 

5.Is 7 a factor of 1000?

No, 7 is not a factor of 1000, since 7 does not divide 1000 evenly. We get a remainder 6, we divide 1000 by 7.
 

Important Glossaries for Factors of 77

  • Ratio - Ratio of two numbers compares between them, how many times one number contains the other number. It is expressed as m:n, where m and n are two positive numbers whose ratio is to be shown.
  • Factors - These are numbers that divide the given number without leaving any remainder or the remainder as 0.
  • Prime Factorization - It involves factoring the number into its prime factors.
  • Prime factors - These are the prime numbers which on multiplication together results into the original number whose prime factors are to be obtained.
  • Composite numbers - These are numbers having more than two factors.
  • Multiple - It is a product of the given number and any other integer.

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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.

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