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What Is an Almost Perfect Number?

An almost perfect number is a positive integer where the sum of all its proper divisors (excluding itself) equals the number itself minus one. In other words, the sum of its proper divisors plus 1 equals the number itself. Almost perfect numbers are a unique subset of numbers in number theory.

How to Determine if a Number Is Almost Perfect

To check if a number is almost perfect, follow these steps:

  • Find the sum of its proper divisors: List all the proper divisors of the number (divisors excluding itself) and calculate their sum.
  • Compare the sum: If the sum of the proper divisors equals the number minus one, it is an almost perfect number. Otherwise, it is not.
  • Examples

    Example 1: Is 20 an almost perfect number?

    Solution:

    1. Find the sum of proper divisors:

    Proper divisors of 20 are 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10. Their sum is: \(1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 10 = 22\).

    2. Compare the sum:

    \(22 > 20 - 1\).

    Result: 20 is not an almost perfect number.

    Example 2: Is 32 an almost perfect number?

    Solution:

    1. Find the sum of proper divisors:

    Proper divisors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. Their sum is: \(1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 = 31\).

    2. Compare the sum:

    \(31 = 32 - 1\).

    Result: 32 is an almost perfect number.