What two number when multiplied equals 12531 (twelve thousand five hundred thirty one)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12531 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 3, 4177, 12531
These numbers are called the factors of 12531.
3 x 4177= 12531
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12531 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.