What is a factor?

Formula

A quantity that multiplies at least one quantity in a product is called a factor.

Introduction

A quantity should be expressed as a product of two or more quantities in the multiplication for some reasons. Now, each quantity in the product is called a factor in mathematics. The concept of factors plays a vital role in mathematics. So, it is essential for everyone to learn the concept of factors clearly.

Arithmetic factors

$6$ $\,=\,$ $2 \times 3$

Algebraic factors

$c$ $\,=\,$ $a \times b$

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