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Since all its digits are divisible by 3, obviously 669 is divisible by 3. 222 + 223 + 224 = 669. Thus 669 is the sum of 3 consecutive numbers. Prime factor 223 is the middle number in the sum. Al...

https://findthefactors.com/2015/11/05/669-and-level-4/

329 is a composite number. Prime factorization: 329 = 7 x 47 The exponents in the prime factorization are 1 and 1. Adding one to each and multiplying we get (1 + 1)(1 + 1) = 2 x 2 = 4. Therefore...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/12/22/329-and-a-last-minute-gift/

This week’s puzzles for you to solve Here are some facts about the number 72: 72 is a composite number. 72 = 1 x 72, 2 x 36, 3 x 24, 4 x 18, 6 x 12, or 8 x 9. Factors of 72: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/03/27/level-4/

68 is a composite number. 68 = 1 x 68, 2 x 34, or 4 x 17. Factors of 68: 1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68. Prime factorization: 68 = 2 x 2 x 17, which can also be written 2² x 17. 68 is never a clue in the F...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/03/17/happy-saint-patricks-day/

64 is a composite number, and it is 8 squared. 64 = 1 x 64, 2 x 32, 4 x 16, or 8 x 8. Factors of 64: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. Prime factorization: 64 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2, which can also be wri...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/24/can-you-see-the-logic-here/

63 is a composite number. 63 = 1 x 63, 3 x 21, or 7 x 9. Factors of 63: 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 63. Prime factorization: 63 = 3 x 3 x 7, which can also be written 63 = 3² x 7. Sometimes 63 is a clue in ...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/18/twelve-quick-clues/

62 is a composite number. 62 = 1 x 62 or 2 x 31. Factors of 62: 1, 2, 31, 62. Prime factorization: 62 = 2 x 31. 62 is never a clue in the FIND THE FACTORS puzzles. All Previously Published Puzzle...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/13/love-challenging-but-worth-it/

61 is a prime number. Prime factorization: 61 is prime. The exponent of prime number 61 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2. Therefore 61 has exactly 2 factors. Factors of 61: 1,...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/10/opportunity-to-catch-up/

Today’s Puzzle: When solving a level 6 puzzle, trying to place the numbers from 1 to 10 in the top row as well as the first column can be frustrating. Every single clue appears to have more tha...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/08/a-peak-behind-the-curtain/

59 is a prime number. Prime factorization: 59 is prime. The exponent of prime number 59 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2. Therefore 59 has exactly 2 factors. Factors of 59: 1,...

https://findthefactors.com/2014/02/07/valentine-gif/