To determine if 2221 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2221.
If the factors of 2221 are only 2221 and 1, then we know that 2221 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2221 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2221 is only divisible by 1 and 2221, then it is a prime number, and if 2221 is divisible by more than 2221 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2221 are as follows:
1, 2221
Therefore, since 2221 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2221 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 2222 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 2221 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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