Introduction to Number Theory Basics

Mathematics

Explore fundamental concepts of Number Theory, including primes, composites, factors, and multiples, suitable for beginners aged 13-17.

Number Theory Math Basics Prime Numbers Factors Multiples

8 Questions Easy Ages 13+ Jul 29, 2026

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This study set covers Mathematics through 8 practice questions. Explore fundamental concepts of Number Theory, including primes, composites, factors, and multiples, suitable for beginners aged 13-17. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 A whole number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself, is called a...?

A Composite number
B Prime number
C Even number
D Odd number

2 A whole number greater than 1 that has more than two distinct positive divisors is called a...?

A Prime number
B Composite number
C Integer
D Rational number

3 What is the smallest positive prime number?

4 Any integer that is divisible by 2 with no remainder is known as an...?

A Odd number
B Prime number
C Even number
D Composite number

5 What are the numbers that divide a given integer exactly, leaving no remainder?

A Multiples
B Quotients
C Factors
D Primes

6 A number that is the product of a given number and some other integer is called a...?

A Factor
B Divisor
C Multiple
D Remainder

7 The process of expressing a composite number as a product of its prime factors is called...?

A Integer factorization
B Prime factorization
C Factor tree
D Composite decomposition

8 What is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder?

A Least Common Multiple
B Greatest Common Divisor
C Prime Factor
D Quotient

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