A composite number is a positive integer that has at least one positive divisor other than one and itself. In other words, a composite number has more than two distinct positive divisors.
Let's evaluate the given options:
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27: This number can be divided by 1, 3, 9, and 27 (its divisors are 1, 3, 9, and 27). Since it has more than two divisors, it is a composite number.
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37: This number has only two divisors: 1 and 37. It is a prime number, not composite.
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67: This number also has only two divisors: 1 and 67. It is a prime number, not composite.
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47: This number has only two divisors: 1 and 47. It is also a prime number, not composite.
Thus, the number classified as composite from the given options is 27.
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