prime Command

The prime BASIC program calculates the next higher and lower prime number from a specified number.

Syntax

prime {number}

Parameter(s)

number

If a prime number is not provided with the command, the program requests it.

Example(s)

prime 13

13 is a prime number

the next highest prime number is = 17

the next lowest prime number is = 11

 

prime 14

the next highest prime number is = 17

the next lowest prime number is = 13

 

prime

PRIME - computes the next greater prime number

Enter a positive integer = 13

 

13 is a prime number

the next highest prime number is = 17

the next lowest prime number is = 11

See Also

create-file Command