Is 988 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 988 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 988 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

988 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 988.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 4 + 13 + 19 + 26 + 38 + 52 + 76 + 247 + 494 = 972.

972 is less than 988. Therefore, 988 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 988 is 988 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 988 is 988 - 972 = 16

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