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Composite Number

969

969 is a odd composite number that follows 968 and precedes 970. It is composed of 8 distinct factors: 1, 3, 17, 19, 51, 57, 323, 969. Its prime factorization can be written as 3 × 17 × 19. 969 is classified as a deficient number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 969 is represented as 1111001001 in binary and 3C9 in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as CMLXIX in Roman numerals.

Roman Numeral
CMLXIX
LatinClassic
Binary
1111001001
Base 2
Hexadecimal
3C9
Base 16

Factor Analysis

8 Factors

Properties

ParityOdd
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum24
Digital Root6
Sum of Factors1440
Aliquot Sum471
ClassificationDeficient
Prime Factors3
SequencesComposite numbers, Deficient numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (3 × 17 × 19) reveals 3 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
3 × 17 × 19
31719
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    969 ends in 9, so it is odd.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 24 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 69 are not divisible by 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    969 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 24 is not a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    969 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 12 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Deficient classification and digit analytics place 969 within several notable number theory sequences:

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Deep dive

How 969 breaks down

969 carries 8 distinct factors and a digit signature of 24 (6 as the digital root). The deficient classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 471, which stays below the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 1111001001 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 3C9 aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral CMLXIX keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 969 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 969 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (964974) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 969 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 969 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 969

Is 969 a prime number?

969 is composite with 8 total factors and the prime factorization 3 × 17 × 19.

What is the prime factorization of 969?

It breaks down as 3 × 17 × 19, multiplying the primes 3 × 17 × 19.

How is 969 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

969 converts to 1111001001 in binary and 3C9 in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 969 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

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

What are the digit sum and digital root of 969?

The digits sum to 24, producing a digital root of 6. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.