Question

is 66 a prime number or a composite number? prime number composite number submit

Explanation:

Step1: Recall definitions

A prime number has exactly 2 distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself. A composite number has more than 2 distinct positive divisors.

Step2: Find divisors of 66

Find factors of 66: \( 66 = 1\times66 = 2\times33 = 3\times22 = 6\times11 \). So divisors of 66 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66. There are more than 2 divisors.

Answer:

composite number