To determine if 1937 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1937.
If the factors of 1937 are only 1937 and 1, then we know that 1937 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1937 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1937 is only divisible by 1 and 1937, then it is a prime number, and if 1937 is divisible by more than 1937 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1937 are as follows:
1, 13, 149, 1937
Therefore, since 1937 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1937 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1938 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1937 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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