Question

Write the prime factorization of the number.

205 =

Answer 1

5 × 41 = 205

The prime factors of 205 are 5 and 41.

Explanation:

We should review our divisibility rules. Then we can see that 2, 3 and 4 do not go into 205. But 5 does go into 205.

So let's divide.

205 ÷ 5 = 41

5 is prime and so is 41. So that's it. No more steps.

5 and 41 are the prime factors of 205.



205

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5 × 41

Done! Hope this helps!