What two number when multiplied equals 12542 (twelve thousand five hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12542 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 6271, 12542
These numbers are called the factors of 12542.
2 x 6271= 12542
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12542 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.