The number 25 has exactly 3 divisors.
Understanding Divisors
A divisor of a number is any whole number that divides the number evenly, with no remainder. To find the divisors of a number like 25, we look for all the numbers that can be multiplied together to get 25, or numbers that 25 can be divided by without leaving a fraction.
Divisors of 25
Based on the Table of divisors from Wikipedia [1], the divisors of 25 are listed.
- 1
- 5
- 25
Let's verify this:
- 25 ÷ 1 = 25 (no remainder)
- 25 ÷ 5 = 5 (no remainder)
- 25 ÷ 25 = 1 (no remainder)
Any other whole number (like 2, 3, 4, etc.) would leave a remainder when dividing 25.
Reference Information
The provided reference confirms these divisors:
| n | Divisors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1, 5, 25 | deficient, composite |
| 26 | 1, 2, 13, 26 | deficient, composite |
Reference: Table of divisors - Wikipedia [1]
Counting the numbers in the list of divisors for 25 (1, 5, 25) shows that there are 3 divisors.
