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Division Method

In this method, we explore the number which divides the given number
completely, i.e., without remainder.

Let us find the factors of 16.

16 ÷ 1 = 16

16 ÷ 2 = 8
16 ÷ 3 = ?

16 ÷ 4 = 4 Cannot divide completely.

16 ÷ 5 = ?

\ 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 are the factors of 16.

Now, let us see some more examples.

Example 1: Is 6 a factor of:

(a) 10 (b) 18 (c) 30?

1
)
Solution: (a) 610

− 6
Here, the remainder is 4.
4 So, 6 is not a factor of 10.

3
)
(b) 6 18

− 18
Here, the remainder is 0, i.e., no remainder.
0 So, 6 is a factor of 18.

5
)
(c) 6 30

− 30
As 6 divides 30 exactly, so, 6 is a factor of
0 30.

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