Is 94 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 94 is composite or not first we have to find its factors.
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Factors of 94:
- If we have taken numbers from 1, 2, 3…for checking factors of 94, we found that 94 has factors 1, 2, 47 and 94. Hence, we must say that 94 is a composite number.
- Thus, 94 is the composite number.
- If we multiply 94 by 1, 2, 3 then we get the multiples of 94 which are 94, 188, and so on.
About the number 94:
- 94 has more than two factors which are 1,2, 47and 94 and hence it is the composite number.
- 94 is the even composite number and it is not the perfect square also.
- If we divide 94 by 1,2, 47 and 94 then we get remainder as zero. Hence, 1, 2, 47 and 94 are the factors of 94.
Note:
- 94 is not the perfect square.
- Factors of 94: 1, 2, 47 and 94
- Prime factors of 94: 2, 47
Conclusion:
- 94 is the composite number which has factors 1, 2, 47 and 94.
- And hence, 94 is not the prime number.
Multiple Choice Questions:
1) 94 is a
a) even 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 94 are
a) 1
b) 2, 47
c) Both a and b
d) 941
Ans: b) 2, 47
3) 1 is the not prime factor of 94 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