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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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that has only itself and 1 as factors. A composite number is a whole number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has factors other than itself and 1. The other choices do not accurately define prime and composite numbers.

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