What two number when multiplied equals 8731 (eight thousand seven hundred thirty one)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 8731 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 8731
These numbers are called the factors of 8731.
8731= 8731
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
8731 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.