The prime factorization of a number is 2^33^25. Which is a true statement about the factors of the number?

1. Fifteen is a factor of the number because both 3 and 5 are prime factors.

2. Fifteen is not a factor of the number because 15 is odd and the number is even.

3. Sixteen is a factor for the number because 2^3=8 and 16 is divisible by 8.

4. Sixteen is not a factor of the number because the exponent of 2 is not even.

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Thomas Waller

Mathematics

25 February, 04:02

The prime factorization of a number is 2^33^25. Which is a true statement about the factors of the number?

1. Fifteen is a factor of the number because both 3 and 5 are prime factors.

2. Fifteen is not a factor of the number because 15 is odd and the number is even.

3. Sixteen is a factor for the number because 2^3=8 and 16 is divisible by 8.

4. Sixteen is not a factor of the number because the exponent of 2 is not even.

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Rhys · Answer 1

2^3 = 8

3^2 = 9

8 * 9 * 5 = 360

15 is a factor of 360, so the answer would be 1. Fifteen is a factor of the number because both 3 and 5 are prime factors