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Factors of 497

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Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without a 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 497, how they are used in real life, and the tips to learn them quickly.

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What are the Factors of 497?

The numbers that divide 497 evenly are known as factors of 497. A factor of 497 is a number that divides the number without a remainder. The factors of 497 are 1, 7, 71, and 497. Negative factors of 497: -1, -7, -71, and -497. Prime factors of 497: 7 and 71. Prime factorization of 497: 7 × 71. The sum of factors of 497: 1 + 7 + 71 + 497 = 576

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How to Find Factors of 497?

Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods: Finding factors using multiplication Finding factors using division method Prime factors and prime factorization

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Finding Factors Using Multiplication

To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 497. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 497 is the multiplication method. Step 1: Multiply 497 by 1, 497 × 1 = 497. Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 497 after multiplying 7 × 71 = 497 Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 497 are: (1, 497) and (7, 71). All these factor pairs result in 497. For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.

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Finding Factors Using Division Method

Dividing the given numbers with the whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following the simple division method - Step 1: Divide 497 by 1, 497 ÷ 1 = 497. Step 2: Continue dividing 497 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0. 497 ÷ 1 = 497 497 ÷ 7 = 71 Therefore, the factors of 497 are: 1, 7, 71, 497.

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Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods: Using prime factorization Using factor tree Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 497 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1. 497 ÷ 7 = 71 71 ÷ 71 = 1 The prime factors of 497 are 7 and 71. The prime factorization of 497 is: 7 × 71.

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Factor Tree

The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows - Step 1: Firstly, 497 is divided by 7 to get 71. Step 2: Now divide 71 by 71 to get 1. Here, 71 is the smallest prime number and cannot be divided anymore. So, the prime factorization of 497 is: 7 × 71. Factor Pairs Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs. Positive factor pairs of 497: (1, 497) and (7, 71). Negative factor pairs of 497: (-1, -497) and (-7, -71).

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 497

Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor

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Children might forget to add the given number itself and 1 as a factor. The number itself and 1 are the factors for every number. Always remember to include 1 and the number itself. For example, in factors of 497, 1 and 497 are also factors.

Mistake 2

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Missing Negative Factors

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We often mention only positive factors. There are also negative factors, always check whether you have mentioned negative factors. For example, the factors of 497 include -1, -7, -71, etc.

Mistake 3

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Including the Fraction

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Children might sometimes add fractions as factors. Only whole numbers can be factors. For example, thinking 1.5 is a factor, because 497/1.5 = 331.333, and it is not a whole number.

Mistake 4

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Confusing Factors With Prime Numbers

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Remember that factors can be any whole numbers, not only just primes. For example, thinking all the factors of 497 are prime numbers. For example, 7 and 71 are the prime factors of 497, but it has other factors like 1 and 497.

Mistake 5

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Mistake in Factorization

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Children might skip the steps in factorization and end up writing wrong factors. For example, not breaking 497 as 7 × 71 and missing all the key factors.

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Factors of 497 Examples

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Problem 1

A teacher has 7 sets of 497 pencils. How many pencils does each set have?

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Each set has 71 pencils.

Explanation

To divide the pencils equally, we need to divide the total pencils by the number of sets. 497/7 = 71

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Problem 2

There are 497 marbles distributed evenly in 71 bags. How many marbles are in each bag?

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Each bag has 7 marbles.

Explanation

To find the number of marbles in each bag, divide the total marbles by the number of bags. 497/71 = 7

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Problem 3

A farmer has 497 apples and wants to pack them into boxes with 7 apples each. How many boxes can he fill?

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He can fill 71 boxes.

Explanation

To find the number of boxes, divide the total apples by the apples per box. 497/7 = 71

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Problem 4

A bookshelf can hold 71 books in a row. If there are 497 books, how many rows can be filled?

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7 rows can be filled.

Explanation

Divide the total number of books by the number of books per row to find the number of rows. 497/71 = 7

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Problem 5

There are 497 students in a school, and the students need to be divided into 7 groups. How many students will each group have?

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Each group will have 71 students.

Explanation

Divide the total students by the number of groups. 497/7 = 71

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FAQs on Factors of 497

1.What are the factors of 497?

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2.Mention the prime factors of 497.

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3.Is 497 a multiple of 7?

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4.Mention the factor pairs of 497?

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5.What is the square of 497?

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6.How can children in United States use numbers in everyday life to understand Factors of 497?

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7.What are some fun ways kids in United States can practice Factors of 497 with numbers?

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Important Glossaries for Factors of 497

Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 497 are 1, 7, 71, and 497. Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 7 and 71 are prime factors of 497. Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 497 are (1, 497) and (7, 71). Prime factorization: The process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 497 is 7 × 71. Negative factors: Factors of a number that are negative. For example, the negative factors of 497 are -1, -7, -71, and -497.

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