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Composite Number

939

939 is a odd composite number that follows 938 and precedes 940. It is composed of 4 distinct factors: 1, 3, 313, 939. Its prime factorization can be written as 3 × 313. 939 is classified as a deficient number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 939 is represented as 1110101011 in binary and 3AB in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as CMXXXIX in Roman numerals.

Roman Numeral
CMXXXIX
LatinClassic
Binary
1110101011
Base 2
Hexadecimal
3AB
Base 16

Factor Analysis

4 Factors

Properties

ParityOdd
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum21
Digital Root3
Sum of Factors1256
Aliquot Sum317
ClassificationDeficient
Prime Factors2
SequencesComposite numbers, Deficient numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (3 × 313) reveals 2 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
3 × 313
3313
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    939 ends in 9, so it is odd.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 21 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 39 are not divisible by 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    939 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 21 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    939 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 15 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Deficient classification and digit analytics place 939 within several notable number theory sequences:

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Deep dive

How 939 breaks down

939 carries 4 distinct factors and a digit signature of 21 (3 as the digital root). The deficient classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 317, which stays below the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 1110101011 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 3AB aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral CMXXXIX keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 939 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 939 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (934944) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 939 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, Deficient numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 939 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 939

Is 939 a prime number?

939 is composite with 4 total factors and the prime factorization 3 × 313.

What is the prime factorization of 939?

It breaks down as 3 × 313, multiplying the primes 3 × 313.

How is 939 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

939 converts to 1110101011 in binary and 3AB in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 939 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

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

What are the digit sum and digital root of 939?

The digits sum to 21, producing a digital root of 3. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.