Question

18. In a game, you draw a card with three consecutive numbers on it. You

choose one of the numbers and find the sum of its prime factors. Ther
you can move that many spaces. You draw a card with the numbers
25, 26, 27. Which number should you choose if you want to move as
many spaces as possible? Explain.

Answer 1

The number with the highest sum of prime factors is 27, as it has only two prime factors: 3 and 3. The sum of its prime factors is 6, so if you choose 27, you can move 6 spaces. The number 25 has two prime factors as well, but only 5 + 5 = 10. 26 is not a prime number, so it wouldn't be the best choice. So, if you want to move as many spaces as possible, you should choose 27.