To determine if 3847 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 3847.
If the factors of 3847 are only 3847 and 1, then we know that 3847 is a prime number. Otherwise, 3847 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 3847 is only divisible by 1 and 3847, then it is a prime number, and if 3847 is divisible by more than 3847 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 3847 are as follows:
1, 3847
Therefore, since 3847 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 3847 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 3848 prime or composite?
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