Chapter SH, Problem 1.7E

To determine

To find: Whether the given number is prime or composite.

Answer to Problem 1.7E

The number $12$ is composite.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given number is $12$ .

Calculation:

The prime is one that is divisible only by 1 or by itself. On the other hand the composite number is one that is a whole number and divisible by more than two number.

The given number is $12$ .

The factors of $12$ are $1,2,3,4,6,12$ .

Thus the number $12$ is composite.