To determine if 2426 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2426.
If the factors of 2426 are only 2426 and 1, then we know that 2426 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2426 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2426 is only divisible by 1 and 2426, then it is a prime number, and if 2426 is divisible by more than 2426 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2426 are as follows:
1, 2, 1213, 2426
Therefore, since 2426 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2426 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 2427 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 2426 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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