To determine if 977 is a prime number or a composite number, we simply look at the factors for 977.
If the factors of 977 are only 977 and 1, then we know that 977 is a prime number. Otherwise, 977 is a composite number.
To explain better, if 977 is only divisible by 1 and 977, then it is a prime number, and if 977 is divisible by more than 977 and 1, then it is a composite number.
The factors of 977 are as follows:
1, 977
Therefore, since 977 is divisible by only one and itself, the answer to the
question "Is 977 prime or composite?" is highlighted in blue below.
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Is 978 prime or composite?
OK. Now you know that 977 is a prime number. Use our logic above and see if
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