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The number of factors of 42 is1. 72. 83. 94. 6

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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