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PS · Problem Solving
555-605
Number Properties
Given that p and q are distinct prime numbers, how many unique positive factors does possess?
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Two
B
Three
C
Five
Eight
Correct
E
Nine
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Since p and q are distinct prime numbers, will have (1…
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AntonisJan 23, 2025
Tricky wording but good practice
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ananyaApr 4, 2024
Thankss
What this question tests
What it tests
Your command of divisibility, primes, factors, parity, and how the GMAT tests properties of integers.
Common trap
Forgetting that 1 is not prime, that 0 is divisible by every integer, or that negative numbers flip your assumptions.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
PS
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