Factors of Composite Numbers Quick Check

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Question
Identify a prime number between 40 and 50.(1 point)
Responses

41
41

46
46

49
49

45
45

Answer 1

The prime number between 40 and 50 is:

41

Out of the options given, 41 is the only prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. The number 46 is not prime because it is divisible by 2. The number 49 is not prime because it is divisible by 7 (7x7=49). The number 45 is not prime because it is divisible by 5 and 9 (5x9=45).