What two number when multiplied equals 19742 (nineteen thousand seven hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 19742 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 9871, 19742
These numbers are called the factors of 19742.
2 x 9871= 19742
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
19742 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.