Is 2498 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 2498 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 2498 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

2498 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 2498.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 1249 = 1252.

1252 is less than 2498. Therefore, 2498 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 2498 is 2498 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 2498 is 2498 - 1252 = 1246

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