333 and Level 5

  • 333 is a composite number.
  • Prime factorization: 333 = 3 x 3 x 37, which can be written 333 = 3² x 37
  • The exponents in the prime factorization are 2 and 1. Adding one to each and multiplying we get (2 + 1)(1 + 1) = 3 x 2  = 6. Therefore 333 has exactly 6 factors.
  • Factors of 333: 1, 3, 9, 37, 111, 333
  • Factor pairs: 333 = 1 x 333, 3 x 111, or 9 x 37
  • Taking the factor pair with the largest square number factor, we get √333 = (√9)(√37) = 3√37 ≈ 18.248

Can the eleven clues in this puzzle help you to complete this multiplication table?

2014-51 Level 5

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2014-51 Level 5 Logic

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