To determine if 4682 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 4682.
If the factors of 4682 are only 4682 and 1, then we know that 4682 is a prime number. Otherwise, 4682 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 4682 is only divisible by 1 and 4682, then it is a prime number, and if 4682 is divisible by more than 4682 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 4682 are as follows:
1, 2, 2341, 4682
Therefore, since 4682 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 4682 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 4683 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 4682 is a composite number. Use our logic above and see if
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