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If the prime factorization of a number is 2³ * 3² * 5¹, how many factors does this number have?

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  • A6
  • B12
  • C24
  • D30
Explanation

The number of factors of a number found from its prime factorization (p1^a * p2^b * p3^c...) is given by (a+1)(b+1)(c+1)... For 2³ * 3² * 5¹, the number of factors is (3+1)(2+1)(1+1) = 4 * 3 * 2 = 24.

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