To determine if 1571 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1571.
If the factors of 1571 are only 1571 and 1, then we know that 1571 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1571 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1571 is only divisible by 1 and 1571, then it is a prime number, and if 1571 is divisible by more than 1571 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1571 are as follows:
1, 1571
Therefore, since 1571 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1571 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 1572 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1571 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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