What two number when multiplied equals 257 (two hundred fifty seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 257 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 257
These numbers are called the factors of 257.
257= 257
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
257 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.