Yes, 743 is a prime number. Its only factors are 1 and 743.
A number is prime if no smaller prime up to its square root divides it. The square root of 743 is about 27.26, so it is enough to test the primes 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 and 23.
| Divide by | Remainder | Divides evenly? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | No |
| 3 | 2 | No |
| 5 | 3 | No |
| 7 | 1 | No |
| 11 | 6 | No |
| 13 | 2 | No |
| 17 | 12 | No |
| 19 | 2 | No |
| 23 | 7 | No |
None of them divides 743 evenly, so 743 is prime.
| Number | Prime? |
|---|---|
| 641 | Yes |
| 701 | Yes |
| 713 | No, 23 × 31 |
| 721 | No, 7 × 103 |
| 771 | No, 3 × 257 |
| 791 | No, 7 × 113 |
| 801 | No, 3 × 3 × 89 |
| 811 | Yes |
Another number? Use the prime number checker for any value, or see the list of prime numbers.