Is 2972 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 2972 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 2972 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

2972 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 2972.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 4 + 743 + 1486 = 2236.

2236 is less than 2972. Therefore, 2972 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 2972 is 2972 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 2972 is 2972 - 2236 = 736

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