What two number when multiplied equals 8997 (eight thousand nine hundred ninety seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 8997 is a multiple of 4 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 3, 2999, 8997
These numbers are called the factors of 8997.
3 x 2999= 8997
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
8997 is not a prime number because it is divisible by other number than 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.