Is 159 is a composite number or not ?
- As we already know that, the number having factors 1 and the number itself is the prime number.
- And numbers having more than these two factors are the composite numbers.
- To check whether the number 159 is composite or not first we have to find its factors.
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Factors of 159:
- If we have taken numbers from 1, 2, 3…for checking factors of 159, we found that 159 has factors 1, 3, 53 and 159. Hence, we must say that 159 is a composite number.
- Thus, 159 is the composite number.
- If we multiply 159 by 1, 2, 3 then we get the multiples of 159 which are 159, 318, and so on.
About the number 159:
- 159 has more than two factors which are 1, 3, 53 and 159 and hence it is the composite number.
- 159 is the odd composite number and it is not the perfect square also.
- If we divide 159 by 1, 3, 53 and 159 then we get remainder as zero. Hence, 1, 3, 53 and 159 are the factors of 159.
Note:
- 159 is not the perfect square.
- Factors of 159: 1, 3, 53 and 159
- Prime factors of 159: 3, 53
Conclusion:
- 159 is the composite number which has factors 1, 3, 53 and 159.
- And hence, 159 is not the prime number.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1) 159 is a
a) odd number
b) Prime number
c) Composite number
d) Both a and c
Ans: d) both a and c
2) The prime factors of a composite number 159 are
a) 1
b) 3, 53
c) Both a and b
d) 1591
Ans: b) 5, 31
3) 1 is the not prime factor of 159 because
a) It is the prime number
b) 1 is neither prime nor composite number
c) Both a and b
d) Given statement is false
Ans: b) 1 is neither prime nor composite number