To determine if 244 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 244.
If the factors of 244 are only 244 and 1, then we know that 244 is a prime number. Otherwise, 244 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 244 is only divisible by 1 and 244, then it is a prime number, and if 244 is divisible by more than 244 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 244 are as follows:
1, 2, 4, 61, 122, 244
Therefore, since 244 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 244 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 245 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 244 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
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