Prime numbers

There are 49 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Prime numbers
Can it be?
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Can it be?

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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When if ever do you get the right answer if you add two fractions by adding the numerators and adding the denominators?
Factorial Fun
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Factorial Fun

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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How many divisors does factorial n (n!) have?
A Conversation Piece
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A Conversation Piece

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Take the number 6 469 693 230 and divide it by the first ten prime numbers and you'll find the most beautiful, most magic of all numbers. What is it?
Fac-Finding
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Fac-Finding

Age
14 to 16
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Lyndon chose this as one of his favourite problems. It is accessible but needs some careful analysis of what is included and what is not. A systematic approach is really helpful.
Just Repeat
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Just Repeat

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Think of any three-digit number. Repeat the digits. The 6-digit number that you end up with is divisible by 91. Is this a coincidence?
Code Breaker
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Code Breaker

Age
7 to 11
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This problem is based on a code using two different prime numbers less than 10. You'll need to multiply them together and shift the alphabet forwards by the result. Can you decipher the code?
Penta Primes
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Penta Primes

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Using all ten cards from 0 to 9, rearrange them to make five prime numbers. Can you find any other ways of doing it?
Two Primes Make One Square
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Two Primes Make One Square

Age
7 to 11
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Can you make square numbers by adding two prime numbers together?
Factor Lines
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Factor Lines

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Arrange the four number cards on the grid, according to the rules, to make a diagonal, vertical or horizontal line.
Tom's Number
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Tom's Number

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Work out Tom's number from the answers he gives his friend. He will only answer 'yes' or 'no'.