Number 12 Properties and Math

Number 12

Properties

• 12 is a natural number that comes after 11 and before 13
• It is an even number
• 12 is a composite number, having 6 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12
• It is a pronic number, being the product of 3 and 4 (3 × 4 = 12)
• 12 is a abundant number, since the sum of its proper factors (1, 2, 3, 4, and 6) is 16, which is greater than 12

Mathematical Operations

• Multiplication table:
  • 12 × 0 = 0
  • 12 × 1 = 12
  • 12 × 2 = 24
  • 12 × 3 = 36
  • ...
• Division: 12 ÷ 1 = 12, 12 ÷ 2 = 6, 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 12 ÷ 4 = 3, ...

Real-World Applications

• There are 12 months in a year
• There are 12 hours on a clock (AM/PM)
• There are 12 signs in the zodiac
• Many countries have 12-digit identification numbers for their citizens

Properties of 12

• 12 is a natural number that comes after 11 and before 13
• It is an even number
• 12 has 6 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12
• It is a pronic number, being the product of 3 and 4 (3 × 4 = 12)
• 12 is an abundant number, since the sum of its proper factors (1, 2, 3, 4, and 6) is 16, which is greater than 12

Mathematical Operations

• 12 × 0 = 0
• 12 × 1 = 12
• 12 × 2 = 24
• 12 × 3 = 36
• 12 ÷ 1 = 12
• 12 ÷ 2 = 6
• 12 ÷ 3 = 4
• 12 ÷ 4 = 3

Real-World Applications

• A year consists of 12 months
• A clock has 12 hours (AM/PM)
• There are 12 signs in the zodiac
• Many countries use 12-digit identification numbers for their citizens