Is 789 a Prime Number?

To determine whether the number 789 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 789 evenly, meaning without leaving a remainder. If such divisors exist, 789 is not a prime number; otherwise, it would be classified as prime.

To quickly check if 789 is a prime number:

Calculate the square root of 789

$\sqrt{789} = 28.09$

Prime numbers less than or equal to 28.09: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23

• 789 is divisible by number: 3, 263.

Since 789 is divisible by a number 3, 263 other than 1 and itself, so it is not a prime number