The relationship between multiple and factors of whole numbers A whole number is a multiple of its factors. For example, 12 is a multiple of its factors, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. Conversely, a whole number is a factor of its multiples. For instance, 3 is a factor of its multiples, such as 9, 12, and 15.
Examples of Factors:
Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, and 8
Factors of 10: 1, 2, 5, and 10
Examples of Multiples:
Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, …
Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, …