What two number when multiplied equals 16553 (sixteen thousand five hundred fifty three)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 16553 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 16553
These numbers are called the factors of 16553.
16553= 16553
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
16553 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.