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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-30

What times what equals 59?

Provide two factors that, when multiplied together, result in 59.

Asked by Banana27

Answer (2)

The most simple answer to 'what times what equals 59' is 1 59=59 or 59 1=59. However, if fractions or **decimals * are permitted, there are endless possible answers such as 5.9 10 or 29.5*2. ;

Answered by MonteBlue | 2024-06-18

The two factors that multiply to yield 59 are 1 and 59, as 59 is a prime number. If fractions or decimals are allowed, infinitely many combinations exist, but for whole numbers, 1 and 59 are the only factors. Thus, 1 × 59 = 59 .
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Answered by MonteBlue | 2024-09-26