Let’s go step by step for each number. We’ll find all the factors (numbers that divide evenly into it), then decide if it’s prime or composite.
Remember:
- A
prime number has only two factors: 1 and itself.
- A
composite number has more than two factors.
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1) 8
Factors of 8:
1 × 8 = 8
2 × 4 = 8
→ Factors: 1, 2, 4, 8 → More than 2 →
Composite
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2) 25
Factors of 25:
1 × 25 = 25
5 × 5 = 25
→ Factors: 1, 5, 25 → More than 2 →
Composite
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3) 21
Factors of 21:
1 × 21 = 21
3 × 7 = 21
→ Factors: 1, 3, 7, 21 → More than 2 →
Composite
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4) 30
Factors of 30:
1 × 30
2 × 15
3 × 10
5 × 6
→ Factors: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30 → Many factors →
Composite
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5) 5
Factors of 5:
1 × 5 = 5
No other whole numbers multiply to make 5.
→ Factors: 1, 5 → Only two →
Prime
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6) 48
Factors of 48:
1 × 48
2 × 24
3 × 16
4 × 12
6 × 8
→ Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 → Many →
Composite
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7) 19
Check divisibility:
Not divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5... up to √19 (~4.3). Try dividing by 2, 3 — none work.
Only 1 × 19 = 19
→ Factors: 1, 19 → Only two →
Prime
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8) 12
Factors of 12:
1 × 12
2 × 6
3 × 4
→ Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 → More than 2 →
Composite
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Final Answer:
1) 8 → Factors: 1, 2, 4, 8 → Composite
2) 25 → Factors: 1, 5, 25 → Composite
3) 21 → Factors: 1, 3, 7, 21 → Composite
4) 30 → Factors: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30 → Composite
5) 5 → Factors: 1, 5 → Prime
6) 48 → Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 → Composite
7) 19 → Factors: 1, 19 → Prime
8) 12 → Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 → Composite
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prime and composite numbers worksheet printable.