Explain why 27 is a composite number?

Answer 1

27 is a composite number because it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself. In this case, 27 can be divided by 3 and 9, in addition to 1 and 27. A composite number is defined as any number greater than 1 that has more than two factors, making 27 a clear example of a composite number.

Answer 2

a composite number means that the number has other factors, excluding 1 and itself. factors of 27 include:1 :3 :9 :27 Since 27 has other factors, excluding 1 and 27, which is 3 and 9, it is thus a composite number.