A(n) __________ Number Is a Whole Number Greater Than 1

question 208

Multiple Choice

A(n) __________ number is a whole number greater than 1 that has only itself and 1 as factors. A(n) __________ number is a whole number greater than 1 that is not prime.

• A) rational, composite
• B) irrational, rational
• C) prime, composite
• D) prime, rational
• E) rational, irrational

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Definitions:

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in the amount owed by a buyer to a seller for goods purchased, typically gained by paying early or within a specified period.

Freight Costs

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Merchandise

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Cash Discount

A reduction in the invoice price given by the seller to the buyer for quick payment within a specified period.