Question

What is the prime factorization of 42?

O 2 x 3 x 4
O 2 X 3 X 7
O 3 X 3 X 4
O 3 x 3 x 7

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

2x3x7

Answer 2

• Option B must be correct.

Explanation:

Basically, all numbers must be prime numbers and must be multiplied to get 42.

• => 42
• => 21 x 2
• => 7 x 3 x 2

This is prime factorization because the numbers are prime numbers.

Hence, Option B must be correct.