Question

Express the factorization of
(i) 48
(ii) 104
using a factor tree method

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) 48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

= 24 × 3

48

| \  

24   2

| \  

12   2

| \  

6   2

| \  

3   2

(ii) 104 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 13

= 23 × 13

104

| \  

52   2

| \  

26   2

| \  

13   2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The prime factorization of 48 is 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.
2. The prime factorization of 104 = 23•13.