Question

Select the GCF of these numbers

3^6 • 4^2 • 12 and 3^3 • 4 • 5
A. 3^6 • 4^2
B. 3^3 • 4^2 • 5
C. 3^3 • 4
D. 3^6 • 4 • 12

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

3⁶ * 4² * 12 = 3⁶ * 4² * 4*3 = 3⁷ * 4³

3³ * 4 * 5

GCF= 3³ * 4

Only common factor with minimum power