To determine if 1217 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1217.
If the factors of 1217 are only 1217 and 1, then we know that 1217 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1217 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1217 is only divisible by 1 and 1217, then it is a prime number, and if 1217 is divisible by more than 1217 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1217 are as follows:
1, 1217
Therefore, since 1217 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1217 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 1218 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1217 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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