Question

Which of the following is aprime number?Enter a, b, c, d, or e.a. -19b. 0C. 159d. 111e. 37

Answer 1

Hello!

A prime number is a natural number that just has two divisors (1 and itself).

Let's analyze each alternative:

a. -19

It isn't a natural number (it's negative).

b. 0

It hasn't any divisors.t h

C. 159

It's divisible by 3, for example.

d. 111

It's divisible by 3, for example.

e. 37

It is just divisible by 1 and 37. So it's a prime number.

Answer:

e. 37