What two number when multiplied equals 16997 (sixteen thousand nine hundred ninety seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 16997 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 23, 739, 16997
These numbers are called the factors of 16997.
23 x 739= 16997
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
16997 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.