What two number when multiplied equals 17642 (seventeen thousand six hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 17642 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 8821, 17642
These numbers are called the factors of 17642.
2 x 8821= 17642
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
17642 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.