Is 302 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 302 is composite or not first we have to find its factors.
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Factors of 302:
- If we have taken numbers from 1, 2, 3…for checking factors of 302, we found that 302 has factors 1, 2, 151 and 302. Hence, we must say that 302 is a composite number.
- Thus, 302 is the composite umber.
- If we multiply 302 by 1, 2, 3 then we get the multiples of 302 which are 302, 604 and so on
About the number 302:
- 302 has more than two factors which are 1, 2, 151 and 302 and hence it is the composite number.
- 302 is the even composite number and it is not the perfect square also.
- If we divide 302 by 1, 2, 151 and 302 then we get remainder as zero. Hence, 1, 2, 151 and 302 are the factors of 302.
Note:
- 302 is not the perfect square.
- Factors of 302: 1, 2, 151 and 302
- Prime factors of 302: 2, 151
Conclusion:
- 302 is the composite number which has factors 1, 2, 151 and 302
- And hence, 302 is not the prime number.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1) 302 is a
a) Prime number
b) Odd number
c) Composite number
d) Both b and c
Ans: c) composite number
2) The prime factors of a composite number 302 are
a) 2
b) 2, 151
c) 151
d) 1, 2, 151 and 302
Ans: b) 2, 151
3) 302 is the even composite number as it has
a) Only two factors
b) It is divisible by 2
c) More than 2 factors
d) Both b and c
Ans: d) both b and c