Answer:
To determine how many times 7 is a factor in 2023:
1. Divide 2023 by 7 to obtain the quotient: 2023/7 = 288.571.
2. If the result of the division is a whole number, 7 is a factor in 2023.
3. Round down 288.571 to obtain the integer 288.
4. Since the result of the division is a whole number, 7 is a factor in 2023 and occurs 1 time.