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What is a prime number?

Question
What is a prime number?
A number with one factor
Every even number
A number with four factors
A whole number greater than 1 with exactly two positive factors
Answer
A whole number greater than 1 with exactly two positive factors
Detailed Explanation
A prime number has exactly two positive factors: 1 and itself. — Examisthan.com
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