Identify and describe factors and multiples of whole numbers and use them to solve problems (ACMNA098)
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Determine all 'factors' of a given whole number, eg 36 has factors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36
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Determine the 'highest common factor' (HCF) of two whole numbers, eg the HCF of 16 and 24 is 8
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Determine 'multiples' of a given whole number, eg multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, 28, ...
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Solve problems using knowledge of factors and multiples, eg 'There are 48 people at a party. In how many ways can you set up the tables and chairs, so that each table seats the same number of people and there are no empty chairs?'
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