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Prime and Composite Numbers Worksheet

Identify and classify numbers as prime or composite, and find factors for numbers up to 100.

Grade 5 Math Number SenseNumber TheoryPrime and Composite Numbers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.B.4

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Prime and Composite Numbers

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to determine if a number is prime or composite. Remember, a prime number has exactly two factors (1 and itself), and a composite number has more than two factors.

1. Which of the following is a prime number?

a

9

b

15

c

23

d

27

2. Which of the following is a composite number?

a

11

b

13

c

17

d

21

3. A prime number has exactly   factors.

4. A composite number has   than two factors.

5. The number   is neither prime nor composite.

6. The number 2 is the only even prime number.

T

True

F

False

7. All odd numbers are prime numbers.

T

True

F

False

8. List all the factors of 12. Is 12 a prime or composite number? Explain your answer.

9. List the first five prime numbers.

For each number, write 'Prime' or 'Composite' in the blank.

10. 19:  

11. 25:  

12. 31:  

13. 39:  

14. 47:  

15. 51: