To determine if 463 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 463.
If the factors of 463 are only 463 and 1, then we know that 463 is a prime number. Otherwise, 463 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 463 is only divisible by 1 and 463, then it is a prime number, and if 463 is divisible by more than 463 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 463 are as follows:
1, 463
Therefore, since 463 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 463 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 464 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 463 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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