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The number of factors of 42 is1. 72. 83. 94. 6 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 8 Concept used: If N is expressed in terms of the product of prime factors N = ax × by × cz Where, a, b and c = Prime factors x, y and z = Highest power of the prime factors Then, Number of factors = (x + 1)(y + 1)(z + 1) Calculations: Expressing 42 in terms of prime factors, ⇒ 42 = 2 × 3 × 7 Number of factors = (1 + 1) × (1 + 1) × (1 + 1) ⇒ 2 × 2 × 2 ⇒ 8 ∴ The number of factors of 42 is 8 |
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