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Unique Properties of 252

  • 252 is the smallest number which is the product of two distinct numbers that are reverses of each other: 252 = 12*21
  • If you flip a coin 10 times in a row, there are exactly 252 ways in which it can turn out that you get exactly 5 heads and 5 tails
  • 252 is the smallest palindrome with 5 prime factors (counted with multiplicity)
  • 252 is the smallest average of an amicable pair

Common Properties of 252

Abundant
Composite
Even
Evil
Palindrome
Practical
Undulating