answersLogoWhite

0

The number of factors of a number is calculated as the product of the powers of the number written in power format increased by 1.

As there are required to be 5 factors, and as 5 is a prime, it can only be achieved if the number has a prime factorisation which is a single prime raised to the 4th power.

The smallest prime is 2, and 2⁴ = 16

The next prime is 3, and 3⁴ = 81 which is too big.

→ the required number is 16 (which has the 5 factors 1, 2, 4, 8, 16).

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
CoachCoach
Success isn't just about winning—it's about vision, patience, and playing the long game.
Chat with Coach
More answers

It is number 16 because 16 has 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 itself.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

16 with the factors 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

12

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

16

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
User Avatar

It is 16.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What number that has exactly 5 factors between 1 and 20?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp