To determine if 1186 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1186.
If the factors of 1186 are only 1186 and 1, then we know that 1186 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1186 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1186 is only divisible by 1 and 1186, then it is a prime number, and if 1186 is divisible by more than 1186 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1186 are as follows:
1, 2, 593, 1186
Therefore, since 1186 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1186 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1187 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1186 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
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