To determine if 246 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 246.
If the factors of 246 are only 246 and 1, then we know that 246 is a prime number. Otherwise, 246 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 246 is only divisible by 1 and 246, then it is a prime number, and if 246 is divisible by more than 246 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 246 are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 6, 41, 82, 123, 246
Therefore, since 246 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 246 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 247 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 246 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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