What two number when multiplied equals 15997 (fifteen thousand nine hundred ninety seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 15997 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 17, 941, 15997
These numbers are called the factors of 15997.
17 x 941= 15997
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
15997 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.