The number "168" is an integer that follows 167 and precedes 169. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2 without a remainder. In mathematics, 168 can be factored into prime numbers as 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7, making it a composite number. In terms of time, "168" represents the total number of hours in a week, as there are 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week (24 × 7 = 168). This measurement is often used in scheduling and planning activities over a week-long period.