Is 242 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 242 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 242 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

242 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 242.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 11 + 22 + 121 = 157.

157 is less than 242. Therefore, 242 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 242 is 242 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 242 is 242 - 157 = 85

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