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PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Divisibility/Multiples/Factors
Consider a positive integer m that has 127 factors. How many prime factors does m possess?
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Correct
B
two
C
three
D
four
E
cannot be determined
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Here, 127 is a prime number since it is not divisible by any prime number less than or equal to the square root of 127. Consequently, the integer m must be of the form => Prime^126. Therefore,…
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SamanvayeJun 2, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Your understanding of divisibility rules, least common multiples, and greatest common factors.
Common trap
Forgetting that 1 is not prime and that every integer divides 0.
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655-705
Type
PS
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