To determine if 2381 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2381.
If the factors of 2381 are only 2381 and 1, then we know that 2381 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2381 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2381 is only divisible by 1 and 2381, then it is a prime number, and if 2381 is divisible by more than 2381 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2381 are as follows:
1, 2381
Therefore, since 2381 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2381 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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