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A number is called perfect if it is the sum of its factors

other than itself. For example, 28 is a perfect number,
since 14 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 28.
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The second, third, fourth, and fifth perfect numbers are 28;
496; 8,128; and 33,550,336.
What is the first perfect number?

User Paul Kim
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Answer: 6

Explanation:

The factors of 6 are 1, 2, and 3.

1 + 2 + 3 = 6

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