SOLUTION: for the number 2250, how can I find out how many whole numbers it is divisible by

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Question 867019: for the number 2250, how can I find out how many whole numbers it is divisible by
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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By dividing by whole numbers.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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for the number 2250, how can I find out how many whole numbers it is divisible by
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Find the "prime-factor" form of the number::
2250/2 = 1125
1125/5 = 225
225/5 = 45
45/5 = 9
9 = 3^2
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So there are 2+3+1 = 6
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# of whole-number divisors = 2^6-1 = 63
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Cheers,
Stan H.