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Factors of 12

The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. No, 12 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^2 × 3.

Factors of 12
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
Prime or Composite
Composite
Perfect Square
No
Prime Factorization
2^2 × 3
Sum of Factors
28
Factor Pairs
1 × 12 = 12
2 × 6 = 12
3 × 4 = 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors of 12?

The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.

Is 12 a prime number?

No, 12 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^2 × 3.

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