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If p is the smallest prime factor of 511, then

a. 18 ≤ p ≤ 23
b. 10 ≤ p ≤ 17
c. 3 ≤ p ≤ 9
d. none of these

User Kayle
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Answer:

C.
3 \le p \le 9

Explanation:

The prime factor decomposition of 511 is
7* 73, where 7 is the smallest prime factor. Hence, the correct answer is C.

User Laurine
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