Factors of Composite Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Identify a prime number between 40 and 50.(1 point)
Responses
41
41
46
46
49
49
45
45
The prime number between 40 and 50 is:
41
Out of the options given, 41 is the only prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. The number 46 is not prime because it is divisible by 2. The number 49 is not prime because it is divisible by 7 (7x7=49). The number 45 is not prime because it is divisible by 5 and 9 (5x9=45).