To determine if 1473 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1473.
If the factors of 1473 are only 1473 and 1, then we know that 1473 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1473 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1473 is only divisible by 1 and 1473, then it is a prime number, and if 1473 is divisible by more than 1473 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1473 are as follows:
1, 3, 491, 1473
Therefore, since 1473 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1473 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1474 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1473 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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