What two number when multiplied equals 16862 (sixteen thousand eight hundred sixty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 16862 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 8431, 16862
These numbers are called the factors of 16862.
2 x 8431= 16862
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
16862 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.