SOLUTION: Which number is prime? A. 91 B. 53 C. 27 D. 14

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Question 600645: Which number is prime?


A.
91


B.
53


C.
27


D.
14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a) is 91 prime? No, because 91 = 7 x 13


b) is 53 a prime number? Yes, because the only factors of 53 are 1 and 53.


c) is 27 prime? No, 27 = 9 x 3


d) is 14 prime? No, 14 = 7 x 2


So the answer is choice B