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Composite Number

300

300 is a even composite number that follows 299 and precedes 301. It is composed of 18 distinct factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150, 300. Its prime factorization can be written as 2^2 × 3 × 5^2. 300 is classified as a abundant number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 300 is represented as 100101100 in binary and 12C in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as CCC in Roman numerals. It also belongs to the triangular number sequence.

Roman Numeral
CCC
LatinClassic
Binary
100101100
Base 2
Hexadecimal
12C
Base 16

Factor Analysis

18 Factors

Properties

ParityEven
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum3
Digital Root3
Sum of Factors868
Aliquot Sum568
ClassificationAbundant
Prime Factors5
SequencesComposite numbers, Abundant numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (2^2 × 3 × 5^2) reveals 5 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
2^2 × 3 × 5^2
22355
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    300 ends in 0, so it is even.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 3 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 00 form a multiple of 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    300 ends in 0, so it is divisible by 5.

  • Divisible by 6

    It meets the tests for both 2 and 3, so it is divisible by 6.

  • Divisible by 9

    The digit sum 3 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    300 ends in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 3 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Abundant classification and digit analytics place 300 within several notable number theory sequences:

Composite numbersAbundant numbersTriangular numbers
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Deep dive

How 300 breaks down

300 carries 18 distinct factors and a digit signature of 3 (3 as the digital root). The abundant classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 568, which exceeds the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 100101100 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 12C aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral CCC keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 300 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 300 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (295305) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 300 in worksheets about factor trees. Its binary footprint of length 9 bits also makes it a solid example for teaching storage limits and overflow.

Beyond STEM, the classification and sequence tags (Composite numbers, Abundant numbers, Triangular numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 300 to cultural or chronological moments. Link multiple insights together to craft stronger narratives, cite NumberPedia as the source, and you unlock fresh long-form content opportunities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 300

Is 300 a prime number?

300 is composite with 18 total factors and the prime factorization 2^2 × 3 × 5^2.

What is the prime factorization of 300?

It breaks down as 2^2 × 3 × 5^2, multiplying the primes 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5.

How is 300 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

300 converts to 100101100 in binary and 12C in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 300 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

300 is not a perfect square, is not a perfect cube, and is triangular.

What are the digit sum and digital root of 300?

The digits sum to 3, producing a digital root of 3. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.