To determine if 2361 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2361.
If the factors of 2361 are only 2361 and 1, then we know that 2361 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2361 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2361 is only divisible by 1 and 2361, then it is a prime number, and if 2361 is divisible by more than 2361 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2361 are as follows:
1, 3, 787, 2361
Therefore, since 2361 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2361 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 2362 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 2361 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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