To determine if 3622 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 3622.
If the factors of 3622 are only 3622 and 1, then we know that 3622 is a prime number. Otherwise, 3622 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 3622 is only divisible by 1 and 3622, then it is a prime number, and if 3622 is divisible by more than 3622 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 3622 are as follows:
1, 2, 1811, 3622
Therefore, since 3622 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 3622 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 3623 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 3622 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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