Is 72 a prime number?

Is 72 a prime or composite number?

Answer: Number 72 is not a Prime
72 - is not a Prime Number because it has 12 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72
Number should have exactly two factors to be classified as a Prime number
For 72 to be a prime number it must have only two divisors - 1 and itself (72)

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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 72 a prime or composite number? (The answer is: No). Enter number (e.g. '72') and hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime numbers are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

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FAQ

Is 72 a prime or composite number?

Number 72 is not a Prime

How many factors are in a number 72?

12