To determine if 1962 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 1962.
If the factors of 1962 are only 1962 and 1, then we know that 1962 is a prime number. Otherwise, 1962 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 1962 is only divisible by 1 and 1962, then it is a prime number, and if 1962 is divisible by more than 1962 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 1962 are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 109, 218, 327, 654, 981, 1962
Therefore, since 1962 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 1962 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 1963 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 1962 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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