To determine if 347 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 347.
If the factors of 347 are only 347 and 1, then we know that 347 is a prime number. Otherwise, 347 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 347 is only divisible by 1 and 347, then it is a prime number, and if 347 is divisible by more than 347 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 347 are as follows:
1, 347
Therefore, since 347 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 347 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 348 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 347 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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