Is 502 a Prime Number?

To determine whether the number 502 is a prime number, it is necessary to check if it has any divisors besides 1 and itself. This involves checking if there are any other numbers that can divide 502 evenly, meaning without leaving a remainder. If such divisors exist, 502 is not a prime number; otherwise, it would be classified as prime.

To quickly check if 502 is a prime number:

Calculate the square root of 502

$\sqrt{502} = 22.41$

Prime numbers less than or equal to 22.41: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19

• 502 is divisible by number: 2, 251.

Since 502 is divisible by a number 2, 251 other than 1 and itself, so it is not a prime number