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What is the greatest common factor of 42, 60 and 78?
OA) 2
OB) 6
OC) 12
OD 24

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Answer:

The greatest common factor of 42, 60 and 78 is 6.

Explanation:

The given numbers are : 42, 60 and 78

On Prime Factorization of the given terms, we get:

42 = 2 x 3 x 7

60 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5

78 = 2 x 3 x 13

The common factors to all these three terms is 2 x 3 = 6

Hence, the greatest common factor of 42, 60 and 78 is 6.

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