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Factors of 984

The factors of 984 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 328, 492, and 984. In total, 984 has 16 factors. Its prime factorization is 2³ × 3 × 41, and the sum of all its factors is 2520.

All factors of 984

Here are all 16 factors of 984, listed from smallest to largest.

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Factor pairs of 984

These 8 pairs of whole numbers each multiply to give 984.

1 × 984 = 984
2 × 492 = 984
3 × 328 = 984
4 × 246 = 984
6 × 164 = 984
8 × 123 = 984
12 × 82 = 984
24 × 41 = 984

Prime factorization of 984

Dividing 984 by the smallest prime at each step gives its prime factorization:

984 ÷ 2 = 492
492 ÷ 2 = 246
246 ÷ 2 = 123
123 ÷ 3 = 41
41 ÷ 41 = 1
Result: 984 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 41 = 2³ × 3 × 41

The distinct prime factors of 984 are 2, 3, 41. To factorize any other number, use the prime factorization calculator.

Factor tree of 984

A factor tree shows the same prime factorization visually. Each composite branch splits until every endpoint is a prime number.

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Prime factors are shown in solid indigo. Composite numbers split into their smallest prime and the quotient.

Properties of 984

Number of factors16
Sum of factors2520
Sum of proper factors1536
Prime factorization2³ × 3 × 41
Prime or composite?Composite
Even or odd?Even
Perfect square?No
Perfect cube?No
ClassificationAbundant

What makes 984 interesting

  • 984 is a composite number, meaning it has more than two factors. It can be written as a product of smaller whole numbers in 8 different ways.
  • 984 is an abundant number: its proper factors sum to 1536, which is 552 more than 984 itself.
  • 984 has 3 distinct prime factors (2, 3, 41), which is why it has so many divisors.

How to find the factors of 984 yourself

Divide 984 by each whole number starting from 1. Whenever the division leaves no remainder, both the divisor and the quotient are factors. You only need to test up to √98431.37, because every factor above that pairs with one below it.

984 ÷ 1 = 984
984 ÷ 2 = 492
984 ÷ 3 = 328
984 ÷ 4 = 246
984 ÷ 6 = 164
984 ÷ 8 = 123
984 ÷ 12 = 82
984 ÷ 24 = 41

Reading both columns gives every factor: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 328, 492, 984. The factor calculator does this automatically for any number.

Frequently asked questions about 984

What are the factors of 984?

The factors of 984 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 328, 492, and 984. That is 16 factors in total, counting both 1 and 984.

Is 984 a prime number?

No, 984 is not prime — it is a composite number with 16 factors. A prime number has exactly two factors, but 984 is also divisible by 2.

What is the prime factorization of 984?

The prime factorization of 984 is 2³ × 3 × 41. Written out in full: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 41 = 984. Its distinct prime factors are 2, 3, 41.

What two numbers multiply to give 984?

There are 8 pairs of whole numbers that multiply to 984: 1 × 984, 2 × 492, 3 × 328, 4 × 246, 6 × 164, 8 × 123, 12 × 82, 24 × 41.

What is the sum of the factors of 984?

Adding all the factors of 984 together gives 2520. Excluding 984 itself, the proper factors sum to 1536.

Is 984 a perfect square?

No, 984 is not a perfect square. There is no whole number that multiplies by itself to give 984. The nearest perfect squares are 961 and 1024.

What is the largest factor of 984 other than itself?

The largest factor of 984 apart from 984 itself is 492, since 984 ÷ 492 = 2.

How many factors does 984 have?

984 has 16 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 41, 82, 123, 164, 246, 328, 492, and 984. You can verify this from the prime factorization 2³ × 3 × 41: add 1 to each exponent and multiply, giving 4 × 2 × 2 = 16.

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