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Factors of 72

The factors of 72 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72. No, 72 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^3 × 3^2.

Factors of 72
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72
Prime or Composite
Composite
Perfect Square
No
Prime Factorization
2^3 × 3^2
Sum of Factors
195
Factor Pairs
1 × 72 = 72
2 × 36 = 72
3 × 24 = 72
4 × 18 = 72
6 × 12 = 72
8 × 9 = 72

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors of 72?

The factors of 72 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72.

Is 72 a prime number?

No, 72 is a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^3 × 3^2.

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