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Is 64 a Prime Number?

Is 64 a prime number? If a number has only two factors, i.e. 1 and the number itself, it is known as a prime number. In contrast, composite numbers have more than two factors. By this explanation, can we answer the question - is 64 a prime number? According to the definition mentioned above, we can say "No, 64 is not a prime number." Now let us take a look at the detailed solution of why is 64 a prime number or a composite number?

Is 64 a prime number? - No
Is 64 a composite number? - Yes
Factors of 64 - 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Is 64 a perfect square? - Yes
Prime Factors of 64 - 2

Is 64 a Prime or Composite?

Is 64 a Prime Number?

No, 64 is not a prime number. The number 64 is divisible by 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. For a number to be classified as a prime number, it should have exactly two factors. Since 64 has more than two factors, i.e. 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, it is not a prime number.

Is 64 a Prime Number?

Why is 64 not a Prime Number?

To understand whether 64 is composite or prime, it is important to find its factors.

Factors of 64: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64

Since 64 has more than 2 factors, we can say that 64 is not a prime number.

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Is 64 a Composite Number?

Yes, since 64 has more than two factors i.e. 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. In other words, 64 is a composite number because 64 has more than 2 factors.

Problem Statements:

Is 64 a Prime Number?	No
Is 64 a Composite Number?	Yes
Square Root of 64	8
Is 64 a Perfect Cube?	Yes
Cube Root of 64	22
Is 64 an Even Number?	Yes
Is 64 an Odd Number?	No
Is 64 a Perfect Square?	Yes
Multiples of 64	64, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384, 448, 512, 576, 640
Square of 64	4096

Fun Facts:

A perfect square (square number) is always a composite number.
1 is neither prime nor composite.
A palindrome prime is a prime number that when read in reverse order results in the same number. Examples - 10601, 11311, 12421

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