Flashcard 9 - Mathematics Knowledge Flashcard Set for the ASVAB
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The correct answer is:
A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that can be divided evenly only by 1 or itself.
A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself.
Explanation:
Examples of prime numbers are 2, 3, 5 and 7.
Examples of composite numbers are 4, 6, 8 and 9.
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