75 (number) facts for kids

Seventy-five is a whole number that comes right after 74 and just before 76. It's a number you might see in many places, from math problems to sports scores. For example, if you multiply 25 by 3, you get 75!

The Number 75

Seventy-five is a composite number, which means it can be divided evenly by more than just 1 and itself. Its factors are 1, 3, 5, 15, 25, and 75. This makes it a pretty interesting number in mathematics.

Math Facts About 75

• Divisible by 3 and 5: Because 75 ends in a 5, it's easily divisible by 5. If you add its digits (7 + 5 = 12), and 12 can be divided by 3, then 75 is also divisible by 3.
• A quarter of 300: Think of 75 as a quarter of 300. This is useful in many calculations, especially when dealing with percentages.
• Triangular numbers: 75 is not a triangular number, but it's close to some! Triangular numbers are made by adding up consecutive numbers (like 1+2+3=6).

Where You See 75

The number 75 appears in many different areas of life, showing how numbers are all around us.

In Sports

• Basketball: In basketball, a game often has a time limit, and scores can easily go above 75 points for each team.
• Golf: A golf score of 75 for 18 holes is often considered a good score for many players.
• Baseball: Baseball games can sometimes last for 75 minutes or more, especially if they go into extra innings.

In Time and History

• Years: A 75th anniversary is often called a "diamond anniversary," celebrating a very long time together for people or organizations.
• World War II: The end of World War II in Europe was celebrated on May 8, 1945, and the 75th anniversary of this event was in 2020.
• Age: When someone reaches 75 years old, they have lived a long and full life, often with many stories to share.

In Science and Technology

• Chemical Elements: Rhenium is a chemical element with the atomic number 75. It's a very rare metal used in special alloys and catalysts.
• Speed Limits: On some highways, the speed limit might be 75 miles per hour (or kilometers per hour in other countries).

See also

• 74 (number)
• 76 (number)
• Setenta y cinco para niños (Seventy-five for kids in Spanish)