To determine if 2267 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2267.
If the factors of 2267 are only 2267 and 1, then we know that 2267 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2267 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2267 is only divisible by 1 and 2267, then it is a prime number, and if 2267 is divisible by more than 2267 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2267 are as follows:
1, 2267
Therefore, since 2267 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2267 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 2268 prime or composite?
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