What two number when multiplied equals 253 (two hundred fifty three)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 253 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 11, 23, 253
These numbers are called the factors of 253.
11 x 23= 253
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
253 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.