To determine if 344 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 344.
If the factors of 344 are only 344 and 1, then we know that 344 is a prime number. Otherwise, 344 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 344 is only divisible by 1 and 344, then it is a prime number, and if 344 is divisible by more than 344 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 344 are as follows:
1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344
Therefore, since 344 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 344 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 345 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 344 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
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