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Composite Number

600

600 is a even composite number that follows 599 and precedes 601. It is composed of 24 distinct factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150, 200, 300, 600. Its prime factorization can be written as 2^3 × 3 × 5^2. 600 is classified as a abundant number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 600 is represented as 1001011000 in binary and 258 in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as DC in Roman numerals.

Roman Numeral
DC
LatinClassic
Binary
1001011000
Base 2
Hexadecimal
258
Base 16

Factor Analysis

24 Factors

Properties

ParityEven
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum6
Digital Root6
Sum of Factors1860
Aliquot Sum1260
ClassificationAbundant
Prime Factors6
SequencesComposite numbers, Abundant numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (2^3 × 3 × 5^2) reveals 6 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
2^3 × 3 × 5^2
222355
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    600 ends in 0, so it is even.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 6 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 00 form a multiple of 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    600 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 6 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    600 ends in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 6 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Abundant classification and digit analytics place 600 within several notable number theory sequences:

Composite numbersAbundant numbers
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Deep dive

How 600 breaks down

600 carries 24 distinct factors and a digit signature of 6 (6 as the digital root). The abundant classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 1260, which exceeds the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 1001011000 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 258 aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral DC keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 600 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 600 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (595605) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 600 in worksheets about factor trees. Its binary footprint of length 10 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 600 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 600

Is 600 a prime number?

600 is composite with 24 total factors and the prime factorization 2^3 × 3 × 5^2.

What is the prime factorization of 600?

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

How is 600 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

600 converts to 1001011000 in binary and 258 in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 600 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

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

What are the digit sum and digital root of 600?

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