Question

How to do a factor puzzle???

Answer 1

A factor puzzle contains two rows and two columns.It shows only three numbers out of four numbers.We need to write factors of three given numbers and need to find fourth number as per the puzzle.We can easily find the unknown number if we know factors.

Factor puzzles are introduced as a way to practice the multiplications and divisions. Students who are learning newly can understand easily through factor puzzles.

You can prepare this puzzle by taking 2 rows and 2 puzzles. Write any three numbers in which every two numbers have one common factor. Thus, you can prepare this.

First write three numbers in given boxes. After that write the factors beside the number. Do it same for all given numbers.We can find the other empty box number.

Some examples are given in the pic.Two are done for you.

hope this helps.