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What are composite numbers? Can a composite number be odd? If yes, write the smallest odd composite number.
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Answer
A number which has more than two factors is called a composite number.
For example, the numbers $4, 6, 8, 9 10$ and $15$ are composite numbers.
Yes, a composite number can be an odd number. The smallest odd number is $9.$
For example, the numbers $4, 6, 8, 9 10$ and $15$ are composite numbers.
Yes, a composite number can be an odd number. The smallest odd number is $9.$
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