To determine if 1588 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1588.
If the factors of 1588 are only 1588 and 1, then we know that 1588 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1588 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1588 is only divisible by 1 and 1588, then it is a prime number, and if 1588 is divisible by more than 1588 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1588 are as follows:
1, 2, 4, 397, 794, 1588
Therefore, since 1588 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1588 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1589 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1588 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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