Is 3998 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 3998 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 3998 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

3998 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 3998.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 1999 = 2002.

2002 is less than 3998. Therefore, 3998 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 3998 is 3998 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 3998 is 3998 - 2002 = 1996

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