What two number when multiplied equals 12538 (twelve thousand five hundred thirty eight)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12538 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 6269, 12538
These numbers are called the factors of 12538.
2 x 6269= 12538
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12538 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.