To determine if 2687 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 2687.
If the factors of 2687 are only 2687 and 1, then we know that 2687 is a prime number. Otherwise, 2687 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 2687 is only divisible by 1 and 2687, then it is a prime number, and if 2687 is divisible by more than 2687 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 2687 are as follows:
1, 2687
Therefore, since 2687 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 2687 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
prime
Is 2688 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 2687 is a prime 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.
|
|
