Is 16 a deficient number?




Here we will explain and calculate if 16 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

16 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 16.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 = 15.

15 is less than 16. Therefore, 16 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 16 is 16 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 16 is 16 - 15 = 1


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