To determine if 761 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 761.
If the factors of 761 are only 761 and 1, then we know that 761 is a prime number. Otherwise, 761 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 761 is only divisible by 1 and 761, then it is a prime number, and if 761 is divisible by more than 761 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 761 are as follows:
1, 761
Therefore, since 761 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 761 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 762 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 761 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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