To determine if 1761 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1761.
If the factors of 1761 are only 1761 and 1, then we know that 1761 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1761 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1761 is only divisible by 1 and 1761, then it is a prime number, and if 1761 is divisible by more than 1761 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1761 are as follows:
1, 3, 587, 1761
Therefore, since 1761 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1761 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1762 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1761 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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