Is 36 a prime or composite number?

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Moksha · Meave60
Jan 16, 2018

#36# is a composite number.

Explanation:

Prime and Composite Numbers

A prime number can only be divided by #1# and itself.

A composite number can be divided by more than #1# and itself.

Take a look at the picture at the beginning of the answer. #36# is a composite number because the factors of 36 aren't just #1# and itself; there are a lot more:

#1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36#

I hope that helps! :)

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