Is 1996 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 1996 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 1996 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

1996 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 1996.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 4 + 499 + 998 = 1504.

1504 is less than 1996. Therefore, 1996 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 1996 is 1996 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 1996 is 1996 - 1504 = 492

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