Question

Which number is a factor of the prime factorization of 60

1. 6

2. 15

3. 9

4. 3

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Use a factor tree to express 60 as a product of prime factors. So the prime factorization of 60 is 2 × 2 × 3 × 5, which can be written as 2 2 × 3 × 5. The actual prime factors of 60 are 2, 3, and 5.