What two number when multiplied equals 12497 (twelve thousand four hundred ninety seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12497 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 12497
These numbers are called the factors of 12497.
12497= 12497
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12497 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.