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Composite Number

5481

5481 is a odd composite number that follows 5480 and precedes 5482. It is composed of 16 distinct factors: 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 29, 63, 87, 189, 203, 261, 609, 783, 1827, 5481. Its prime factorization can be written as 3^3 × 7 × 29. 5481 is classified as a deficient number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 5481 is represented as 1010101101001 in binary and 1569 in hexadecimal.

Roman Numeral
N/A (1-3999)
LatinClassic
Binary
1010101101001
Base 2
Hexadecimal
1569
Base 16

Factor Analysis

16 Factors

Properties

ParityOdd
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count4
Digit Sum18
Digital Root9
Sum of Factors9600
Aliquot Sum4119
ClassificationDeficient
Prime Factors5
SequencesComposite numbers, Deficient numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (3^3 × 7 × 29) reveals 5 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
3^3 × 7 × 29
333729
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    5481 ends in 1, so it is odd.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 18 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 81 are not divisible by 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    5481 does not end in 0 or 5.

  • Divisible by 6

    A number must be divisible by 2 and 3 to pass the 6-test.

  • Divisible by 9

    The digit sum 18 is a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    5481 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 8 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Deficient classification and digit analytics place 5481 within several notable number theory sequences:

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Deep dive

How 5481 breaks down

5481 carries 16 distinct factors and a digit signature of 18 (9 as the digital root). The deficient classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 4119, which stays below the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 1010101101001 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 1569 aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral N/A (1-3999) keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 5481 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 5481 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (54765486) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 5481 in worksheets about factor trees. Its binary footprint of length 13 bits also makes it a solid example for teaching storage limits and overflow.

Beyond STEM, the classification and sequence tags (Composite numbers, Deficient numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 5481 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 5481

Is 5481 a prime number?

5481 is composite with 16 total factors and the prime factorization 3^3 × 7 × 29.

What is the prime factorization of 5481?

It breaks down as 3^3 × 7 × 29, multiplying the primes 3 × 3 × 3 × 7 × 29.

How is 5481 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

5481 converts to 1010101101001 in binary and 1569 in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 5481 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

5481 is not a perfect square, is not a perfect cube, and is not triangular.

What are the digit sum and digital root of 5481?

The digits sum to 18, producing a digital root of 9. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.