To determine if 1207 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1207.
If the factors of 1207 are only 1207 and 1, then we know that 1207 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1207 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1207 is only divisible by 1 and 1207, then it is a prime number, and if 1207 is divisible by more than 1207 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1207 are as follows:
1, 17, 71, 1207
Therefore, since 1207 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1207 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1208 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1207 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
you can figure out if the next number on our list is prime or composite before you check your answer.
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