To determine if 282 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 282.
If the factors of 282 are only 282 and 1, then we know that 282 is a prime number. Otherwise, 282 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 282 is only divisible by 1 and 282, then it is a prime number, and if 282 is divisible by more than 282 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 282 are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 6, 47, 94, 141, 282
Therefore, since 282 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 282 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 283 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 282 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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