16042

16042 is a natural number that follows 16041 and precedes 16043. It is an even integer and part of the 16,000s range.

In mathematics, 16042 has the prime factorization 2 × 13 × 617, making it a composite number. Consequently, its positive divisors are 1, 2, 13, 26, 617, 1234, 8021, and 16042. Notably, 617 is a prime number, which together with 13 yields the factorization above. The number is congruent to 4 modulo 9, and its decimal digit sum is 13, giving a digital root of 4.

Representations of 16042 include its hexadecimal form 0x3EAA and its binary form in 16-bit notation as 0011111010101010. In decimal terms, its value can be interpreted in various counting and coding contexts, such as indexing, sequencing, or as a component in numerical problems involving factorization and divisibility.

As a member of the 16,000s, 16042 is encountered in generic numerical examples and demonstrations rather than in a specific widely known application. It serves as a representative example of a small composite number with multiple prime factors, illustrating basic properties such as evenness, factorization, and different base representations.

See also: adjacent integers 16041 and 16043, and discussions of natural numbers and integer factorization.