Question

The number 3 is a common factor of _________.
A) 9 and 15
B) 6 and 10
C) 8 and 12

Answer 1

A) 9 and 15.

Explanation:

First, let's see what each number's factor is:

A)

9 : 1, 3 & 9

15 : 1, 3, 5 & 15

B)

6 : 1, 2, 3 & 6

10 : 1, 2, 5 & 10

C)

8 : 1, 2, 4 & 8

12 : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 12

Therefore, The number 3 is a common factor of A) 9 and 15.

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