To determine if 1502 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1502.
If the factors of 1502 are only 1502 and 1, then we know that 1502 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1502 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1502 is only divisible by 1 and 1502, then it is a prime number, and if 1502 is divisible by more than 1502 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1502 are as follows:
1, 2, 751, 1502
Therefore, since 1502 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1502 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1503 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1502 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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