Question

Which is a true statement about the number 1?

1. One is a factor of every whole number since every number is divisible by itself.
2. One is not a factor of any number because it is neither a prime number nor a composite number.
3. One is a prime number because it has less than two factors.
4. One is a composite number because it has more than two factors.

Answer 1

Answer 1 is correct.

Explanation:

As Answer 1 states, "One is a factor of every whole number since every number is divisible by itself." This is because every number can be divided by 1 without leaving a remainder, making it a factor of all whole numbers.