Factors and Multiples Practice

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What is a multiple of a number?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer. For example, multiples of 6 include 6, 12, 18, 24, etc.

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What is a factor of a number?

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A factor of a number is an integer that can be multiplied by another integer to produce that number. For example, factors of 24 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24.

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How can you determine if a number is a multiple of 6?

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A number is a multiple of 6 if it is divisible by both 2 and 3.

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If Anil has 18 dollars, what desserts can he buy if he wants to spend all his money on one kind?

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Anil can buy 9 jelly doughnuts, 6 eclairs, or 3 chocolate cakes. He cannot buy milkshakes because he would need 4.5 milkshakes, which is not possible.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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The least common multiple of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both numbers.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The greatest common factor of two numbers is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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If Jeffrey bought 4 packages of toy cars with 6 cars in each, how many cars did he buy in total?

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Jeffrey bought a total of 24 toy cars (4 packages x 6 cars each = 24 cars).

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What are the possible ways Lisa can distribute 12 songs among her favorite composers?

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Lisa can perform 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 songs by each composer, as these are the factors of 12.