To determine if 235 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 235.
If the factors of 235 are only 235 and 1, then we know that 235 is a prime number. Otherwise, 235 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 235 is only divisible by 1 and 235, then it is a prime number, and if 235 is divisible by more than 235 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 235 are as follows:
1, 5, 47, 235
Therefore, since 235 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 235 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 236 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 235 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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