. The number which is neither prime nor composite is

Best Answer

Explanation:

• The numbers which can only be divided by itself and 1 are called prime numbers.
• The number which can be divided by itself, 1, and certain other numbers are called composite numbers.

Option B is correct:

• The number ‘1’ has only one factor, that is 1 (itself).
• Hence, it cannot be said prime or composite.

Options A, C, and D are incorrect:

• The numbers 3, 2, and 5 are prime numbers as they have two factors each - themselves and 1.

Final Answer:

Option B is correct, that is,

The number which is neither prime nor composite is 1.