Is 47 a factor of 281?

Here we will show you two different methods you can use to determine if 47 is a factor of 281.

The first method entails simply listing all factors of 281 and then seeing if 47 is one of them. The factors of 281 are 1 and 281. Looking at the list, you see that 47 is not on the list, and the answer to "Is 47 a factor of 281?" is therefore no.

For the second and perhaps easier method, we divide 281 by 47 to see if the quotient is a whole number or fractional number. If the quotient is a whole number, then 47 is a factor of 281. If the quotient is a fractional number, then 47 is not a factor of 281.

281 divided by 47 is 5.978723404 which is a fractional number. Thus, once again, the answer to "Is 47 a factor of 281?" is no.

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