To determine if 1567 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1567.
If the factors of 1567 are only 1567 and 1, then we know that 1567 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1567 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1567 is only divisible by 1 and 1567, then it is a prime number, and if 1567 is divisible by more than 1567 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1567 are as follows:
1, 1567
Therefore, since 1567 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1567 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 1568 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1567 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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