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143 (number)

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143 is a whole number. It comes after 142 and before 144.

In mathematics

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  • 143 is a composite number. This means it has more factors than just 1 and itself.
  • It is the product of two prime numbers: 11 and 13. Since 11 and 13 are next to each other in the list of prime numbers, 143 is the product of two consecutive prime numbers.

Other uses

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Many people use 143 as a code for “I love you.” This is because the phrase “I love you” has 1, 4, and 3 letters in each word, respectively.

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Composite number Prime number