To determine if 383 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 383.
If the factors of 383 are only 383 and 1, then we know that 383 is a prime number. Otherwise, 383 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 383 is only divisible by 1 and 383, then it is a prime number, and if 383 is divisible by more than 383 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 383 are as follows:
1, 383
Therefore, since 383 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 383 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 384 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 383 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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