Is 73 a factor of 638?

Here we will show you two different methods you can use to determine if 73 is a factor of 638.

The first method entails simply listing all factors of 638 and then seeing if 73 is one of them. The factors of 638 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, and 638. Looking at the list, you see that 73 is not on the list, and the answer to "Is 73 a factor of 638?" is therefore no.

For the second and perhaps easier method, we divide 638 by 73 to see if the quotient is a whole number or fractional number. If the quotient is a whole number, then 73 is a factor of 638. If the quotient is a fractional number, then 73 is not a factor of 638.

638 divided by 73 is 8.739726027 which is a fractional number. Thus, once again, the answer to "Is 73 a factor of 638?" is no.

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