What two number when multiplied equals 542 (five hundred forty two)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 542 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 2, 271, 542
These numbers are called the factors of 542.
2 x 271= 542
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
542 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.