To determine if 541 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 541.
If the factors of 541 are only 541 and 1, then we know that 541 is a prime number. Otherwise, 541 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 541 is only divisible by 1 and 541, then it is a prime number, and if 541 is divisible by more than 541 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 541 are as follows:
1, 541
Therefore, since 541 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 541 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 542 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 541 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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