To determine if 362 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 362.
If the factors of 362 are only 362 and 1, then we know that 362 is a prime number. Otherwise, 362 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 362 is only divisible by 1 and 362, then it is a prime number, and if 362 is divisible by more than 362 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 362 are as follows:
1, 2, 181, 362
Therefore, since 362 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 362 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 363 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 362 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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