Which of the following numbers are prime?(a) 23 (b) 51 (c) 37 (d) 26
Given :
The given numbers are 23, 51, 37, and 26.
To do :
We have to find which of the given numbers are prime.
Solution :
(a) 23
Factors of 23 - 1, 23.
23 has exactly two factors. So, 23 is a prime number.
(b) 21
Factors of 51 - 1, 3, 17, 51.
51 has more than two factors. So, 51 is not a prime number.
(c) 37
Factors of 37 - 1, 37.
37 has exactly two factors. So, 37 is a prime number.
(d) 26
Factors of 26 - 1, 2, 13, 26.
26 has more than two factors. So, 26 is not a prime number.
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