Is 683 is a prime 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 683 is prime or not first we have to find its factors.
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Factors of 683:
- If we have taken numbers from 1, 2, 3…for checking factors of 683, we found that 683 has factors 1 and the number 683 itself. Hence, we must say that 683 is a prime number.
- Thus, 683 is the prime number.
- Here, 683 is the odd prime number.
- If we multiply 683 by 1, 2, 3, then we get the multiples of 683 which are 683, 1366, 2049…and so on.
About the number 683 :
- 683 has only two factors which are 1 and the number itself and hence 683 is the prime number.
- 683 is the odd prime number and it is not the perfect square also.
- If we divide 683 by 1 and the number itself then we get remainder as zero. Hence, 1 and 683 are the factors of 683.
Note:
- 683 is not the perfect square.
- Factors of 683: 1 and 683
- Prime factors of 683: 683 (since, 683 is the only one prime number which is the factor of 683.)
Conclusion:
- 683 is the prime number which has factors 1 and 683.
- And hence, 683 is the prime number.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1) 683 is a
a) odd number
b) Prime number
c) Composite number
d) Both a and b
Ans: d) both a and b
2) The prime factors of a prime number 683 are
a) 1
b) 683
c) Both a and b
d) 0
Ans: b) 683
3) 1 is the not prime factor of 683 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