To determine if 1726 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1726.
If the factors of 1726 are only 1726 and 1, then we know that 1726 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1726 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1726 is only divisible by 1 and 1726, then it is a prime number, and if 1726 is divisible by more than 1726 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1726 are as follows:
1, 2, 863, 1726
Therefore, since 1726 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1726 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1727 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1726 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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