Which of the following is a composite number? A. 91 B. 139 C. 13 D. 29

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Composite numbers are numbers that are formed when two integers are multiplied to each other aside from the integers 1 and the number itself. This means that a composite number has more than 2 factors.

In order to determine which among the given is a composite number we list each of their factors.

Factors of 91:

1, 7 13, and 91

Composite number ( more than 2 factors)

Factors of 139:

1 and 139

Prime number ( only 2 factors)

Factors of 13:

1 and 13

Prime number ( only 2 factors)

Factors of 29:

1 and 29

Prime number ( only 2 factors)

Final answer:

A. 91