Is 159 a prime number?

Is 159 a prime or composite number?

Answer: Number 159 is not a Prime
159 - is not a Prime Number because it has 4 factors: 1, 3, 53, 159
Number should have exactly two factors to be classified as a Prime number
For 159 to be a prime number it must have only two divisors - 1 and itself (159)

See Also

Prime numbers list

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158No
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162No
Yes
164No
No
166No
Yes
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170No
No
172No
Yes

About "Is number a Prime" Calculator

This calculator will help you find out if a given number is Prime. For example, it can help you find out is 159 a prime or composite number? (The answer is: No). Enter number (e.g. '159') and hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime numbers are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

FAQ

Is 159 a prime or composite number?

Number 159 is not a Prime

How many factors are in a number 159?

4