Math Problem Statement
Solution
To find all of the possible group sizes for the 32 students, we need to find the factors of 32. A factor of a number is a number that divides evenly into that number.
Let's find the factors of 32:
The prime factorization of 32 is . The factors are the numbers that divide 32 without leaving a remainder. These are:
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32.
Thus, the possible group sizes for the 32 students are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32.
Since the condition is that no student can be in a group alone, the group size of 1 isn't allowed.
So, the valid group sizes are: 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32.
Would you like to know more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:
- How do you find the factors of any number?
- What is the significance of prime factorization when determining factors?
- Can a number have more than one set of factors?
- How do divisors relate to multiplication?
- What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?
Tip: If you ever need to find the factors of a number quickly, you can list the divisors starting from 1 and test up to the square root of the number.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Factors
Prime Factorization
Divisibility
Formulas
Prime factorization of a number
List of divisors
Theorems
Factor Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7