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Find the greatest common factor: 12xy5+ 60x4y2 – 24x3y3

A. 3x4y5
B. 6xy5
C. 6xy2
D. 12xy2

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12xy^5=12xy^2\cdot y^3\\60x^4y^2=12xy^2\cdot5x^3\\24x^3y^3=12xy^2\cdot2y\\\\therefore\\\\12xy^5+69x^4y^2-24x^3y^3=12xy^2(y^3+5x^3-2y)\\\\Answer:\boxed{D.\ 12xy^2}
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