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Composite Number

5532

5532 is a even composite number that follows 5531 and precedes 5533. It is composed of 12 distinct factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 461, 922, 1383, 1844, 2766, 5532. Its prime factorization can be written as 2^2 × 3 × 461. 5532 is classified as a abundant number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 5532 is represented as 1010110011100 in binary and 159C in hexadecimal.

Roman Numeral
N/A (1-3999)
LatinClassic
Binary
1010110011100
Base 2
Hexadecimal
159C
Base 16

Factor Analysis

12 Factors

Properties

ParityEven
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count4
Digit Sum15
Digital Root6
Sum of Factors12936
Aliquot Sum7404
ClassificationAbundant
Prime Factors4
SequencesComposite numbers, Abundant numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (2^2 × 3 × 461) reveals 4 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
2^2 × 3 × 461
223461
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    5532 ends in 2, so it is even.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 15 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 32 form a multiple of 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    5532 does not end in 0 or 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 15 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    5532 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 1 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Abundant classification and digit analytics place 5532 within several notable number theory sequences:

Composite numbersAbundant numbers
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Deep dive

How 5532 breaks down

5532 carries 12 distinct factors and a digit signature of 15 (6 as the digital root). The abundant classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 7404, which exceeds the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 1010110011100 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 159C aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral N/A (1-3999) keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 5532 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 5532 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (55275537) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 5532 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, Abundant numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 5532 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 5532

Is 5532 a prime number?

5532 is composite with 12 total factors and the prime factorization 2^2 × 3 × 461.

What is the prime factorization of 5532?

It breaks down as 2^2 × 3 × 461, multiplying the primes 2 × 2 × 3 × 461.

How is 5532 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

5532 converts to 1010110011100 in binary and 159C in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 5532 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

5532 is not a perfect square, is not a perfect cube, and is not triangular.

What are the digit sum and digital root of 5532?

The digits sum to 15, producing a digital root of 6. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.