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The number 2 is a factor of _________.

A) all odd numbers

B) all even numbers

C) all whole numbers

User Jim Wilson
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the number 2 is a factor of all even numbers (b)

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hello!

2 is a factor of all even numbers (numbers that end with 2, 4, 6, 8, 0)

Option A) is wrong because 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & numbers that end with the digits listed above are not evenly divisible by 2; this is the reason why Option C) is wrong.

In order for a digit/number to be a factor of a number, it should be evenly divisible by that number.

note:-

Hope everything is clear; if you need any more explanation/clarification, kindly let me know, and I will comment and/or edit my answer. :)

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