Question

Section B: Multiples and factors 1. Why is the number 17 classified as a prime number? ​

Answer 1

17 is a prime number because it’s only divisible by 1 and it’s self, so it only has 2 factors.

Answer 2

Prime Number is a number that can be divided exactly only by itself and 1. Since 17 has exactly two factors 1 and 17, it is a prime number.