To determine if 1703 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1703.
If the factors of 1703 are only 1703 and 1, then we know that 1703 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1703 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1703 is only divisible by 1 and 1703, then it is a prime number, and if 1703 is divisible by more than 1703 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1703 are as follows:
1, 13, 131, 1703
Therefore, since 1703 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1703 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1704 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1703 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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