To determine if 132 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 132.
If the factors of 132 are only 132 and 1, then we know that 132 is a prime number. Otherwise, 132 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 132 is only divisible by 1 and 132, then it is a prime number, and if 132 is divisible by more than 132 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 132 are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132
Therefore, since 132 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 132 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 133 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 132 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
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