To determine if 481 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 481.
If the factors of 481 are only 481 and 1, then we know that 481 is a prime number. Otherwise, 481 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 481 is only divisible by 1 and 481, then it is a prime number, and if 481 is divisible by more than 481 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 481 are as follows:
1, 13, 37, 481
Therefore, since 481 is divisible by more than one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 481 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
composite
Is 482 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 481 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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