To determine if 322 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 322.
If the factors of 322 are only 322 and 1, then we know that 322 is a prime number. Otherwise, 322 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 322 is only divisible by 1 and 322, then it is a prime number, and if 322 is divisible by more than 322 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 322 are as follows:
1, 2, 7, 14, 23, 46, 161, 322
Therefore, since 322 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 322 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 323 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 322 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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