Question

Prime factorisation of 144 = 3 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 x 2 Look at the factorisation above. Which of the following would be a factor of 144?

Answer 1

Answer:

The factors of 144 are the numbers, that produce the result as 144 when two numbers are multiplied together. Factor pairs of the number 144 are the whole numbers which could be either positive or negative but not a fraction or decimal number. To find the factors of a number, 144, we will use the factorization method. To understand the factorisation method in a better way, read the below article to find factor 144 in pairs and also the division method to find the prime factors of 144 is discussed.